Space Exploration

4. A meteoroid that survives its fall and lands on Earth.
7. A rocky planet known as the Red Planet.
10. The path a planet takes around the sun.
11. The average distance from the Earth to the Sun, used to measure distances within our Solar System.
14. Longest or shortest day of the year.
16. A space craft that allows astronauts to explore space, transporting them from place to place.
17. The ice giant that rotates on its side.
19. The ice giant furthest away from the sun.
20. Hottest planet in the Solar System and revolves backwards.
23. When Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
24. An orbit around the Sun equaling to a year.
25. The largest planet made of the hydrogen and helium with a Red Spot.
26. The regular rise and fall of ocean water.
27. The star at the center of our solar system.

1. Tides, Greatest difference between high and low tides during a new or full moon.
2. The natural satellite of Earth and we see different phases over 29.5 days.
3. The streak of light seen when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere.
5. Day and night are about equal on this day.
6. A small rock or particle travelling in space.
8. A spin on axis causing day and night cycle.
9. The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
12. Tides, Smallest difference between high and low tides during a first quarter or last quarter moon.
13. A tool that helps scientists explore space to see distant objects.
15. The gas giant with the most obvious rings around it.
18. A small, rocky object that orbits the sun.
21. When the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth.
22. Closest planet to the sun and has 88 day revolution around the sun.