Across
- 3. A huge explosion at the end of a massive star's life is called a ________.
- 4. The planet known as the "Blue Planet" is ________.
- 8. ________ is the hottest planet in our solar system.
- 12. An object that burns and glows brightly as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere is called a ________.
- 15. The planet with the most moons in the solar system is ________.
- 16. The first person to walk on the Moon was ________.
- 17. A giant ball of hot gas that emits light and heat is called a ________.
- 20. The study of space, planets, and stars is called ________.
- 21. The spacecraft that carries astronauts to space is called a ________.
- 23. The part of the spacecraft where astronauts live and work is called the ________.
- 25. The planet known as the Red Planet is ________.
- 26. The largest planet in our solar system is ________.
- 27. The ________ is the star at the center of our solar system.
Down
- 1. ________ is the planet that rotates on its side compared to other planets.
- 2. A ________ is a body that orbits a planet.
- 5. ________ is the planet known as the "Ice Giant" because of its cold atmosphere.
- 6. The layer of gases that surrounds a planet is called the ________.
- 7. ________ is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.
- 9. ________ is the only planet in the solar system known to support life.
- 10. ________ is the closest planet to the Sun.
- 11. The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun is called ________.
- 13. Way The galaxy we live in is called the ________ Galaxy.
- 14. eclipse The phenomenon when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun is called a ________.
- 18. A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky is called a ________.
- 19. The planet known for its beautiful rings is ________.
- 22. A ________ is a large collection of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.
- 24. ________ are chunks of rock or metal that orbit the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
- 28. The planet farthest from the Sun is ________.
