Across
- 1. The path that an object in space (such as a planet, moon, or satellite) follows around a larger object in space such as the Sun.
- 3. To turn around a fixed point, such as how a top spins in place or a planet spins on its axis.
- 5. A solar eclipse that occurs when the moon is not directly between the sun and the earth. (put a space between the words)
- 8. The layers of gases and mist that cover a planet, such as earth.
- 9. To orbit, or move in a circular motion around another object. An object that orbits another object is said to ______ around that object.
- 10. Natural, colorful light displays in the sky that can be caused by solar flares.
- 11. Large fires which burst out millions of miles from the sun, releasing energy into the solar system (put a space between the words)
- 12. An eclipse that displays a ring of sunlight around the moon. This happens when the moon is farther away from the earth (put a space between the words).
- 13. Dark patches upon the sun which are cooler than the rest of the sun.
Down
- 2. This occurs when the moon is between the earth and the sun, completely covering the sun, causing the moon to cast a shadow upon the earth (put a space between the words)
- 4. Nuclear reactions (controlled explosions) occurring on the sun that give it energy and power. (Put a space between the words)
- 6. These are small points of sunlight that can be seen around the moon during a eclipse. This happens because the moon is not a perfectly round ball, but has many irregularities and craters (put a space between words).
- 7. Long seasons of extremely dry weather with no rain, which can be caused by too many sun spots.