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Review: Astronomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asteroids | Pieces of broken planets |
| Solstice | When the sun is at its most northern point |
| Comets | Frozen gases that orbit the sun |
| Meteoroids | Left over pieces of a comet's tails floating in space |
| Impact Theory | A theory that states the moon formed when a large object struck the Earth |
| Solar Eclipse | When the Moon's blocks the sunlight and a shadow falls on the Earth |
| Summer Solstice | Occurs on the first day of summer |
| Winter Solstice | Occurs on the first day of winter |
| Asteroid Belt | Between Mars and Jupiter |
| Spring Equinox | Occurs on the first day of spring |