Space Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. transition to outer space from Earth's atmosphere
  2. 4. force that keeps the planets & Moons in orbit
  3. 5. when the day & nights are equally 12 hours but the day's are getting longer
  4. 8. when the hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun; long days & short nights
  5. 10. spinning on an axis
  6. 12. an explanation that is proven by measurable experiments & data
  7. 13. model where the Sun revolves around Earth
  8. 14. tide when the Moon's force is less strong
  9. 15. somewhat round objects that orbit a star that does not have a clear path
  10. 16. lunar means
  11. 17. a scientific guess or idea
  12. 18. moving air due to density differences
  13. 19. layer where weather & life occurs
  14. 22. when Sun, Earth, & Moon are aligned. The Earth's shadow is casted on the Moon, turning it . . .
  15. 23. Moon decreasing in light
  16. 25. eruptions of radiation due to energy
  17. 26. tide when the Moon's force is strong
  18. 28. determines how direct & concentrated solar rays hit Earth
  19. 33. outer part of Sun's atmosphere
  20. 34. ____ side is lit during a 3rd Quarter Moon
  21. 35. giant cloud of dust & gas
  22. 36. Lunar Eclipse only happens on the ___ Moon
  23. 37. biggest cause to changing seasons as Earth orbits the Sun
  24. 38. affected by the gravity of the Sun & Moon on Earth
  25. 42. evidence gained through observation of patterns
  26. 44. less than half the Moon is lit
  27. 47. harmful radiation produced by Sun
  28. 48. layer where the Northern Lights occur
  29. 50. a galaxy type that is oval in shape
  30. 52. icy objects that orbit the Sun; with a tail
Down
  1. 2. layer of oxygen that blocks out radiation & traps heat around Earth
  2. 3. when the hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun; short days & long nights
  3. 5. spots on Sun that are dark in color
  4. 6. when the Sun, Moon, & Earth are aligned. The Moon blocks the Sun's light, creating a . . .
  5. 7. comparison to where plants are kept because the atmosphere traps heat inside Earth
  6. 9. layer where asteroids burn up
  7. 11. collection of gas, gust, & billions of stars held by gravity
  8. 18. Moon increasing in light
  9. 20. galaxy type with a center & extending "arms"
  10. 21. _____ side is lit during a 1st Quarter Moon
  11. 24. rock objects that orbit Sun
  12. 27. more than half the Moon is lit
  13. 29. spherical objects that orbit a star with a clear path
  14. 30. when the day & night are equally 12 hours but the nights are getting longer
  15. 31. layer where the ozone layer is
  16. 32. model where Earth revolves around the Sun
  17. 39. a galaxy type that does not have a shape
  18. 40. massive, self-luminous gas balls
  19. 41. Solar Eclipse only happens on the ___ Moon
  20. 43. bright features extending from Sun's surface
  21. 45. solar means
  22. 46. when your location on Earth is facing the Sun
  23. 49. when your location on Earth is facing away from the Sun
  24. 51. an explanation based on evidence