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Earth, Sun and Moon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gravity | Natural force that pulls objects toward one another, especially causing things to fall toward the Earth. |
| Phases | The different stages or forms that something goes through as it changes or develops. |
| Lunar | Relating to the Moon, such as its surface, movements, or phases. |
| Waxing | Meaning getting bigger |
| Waning | Meaning getting smaller |
| Crescent | When half of the moon is visible |
| Eclipse | An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another, blocking its light either partially or completely. |
| Gibbous | When more then half of the moon is visible |
| Debris | Scattered pieces of broken or discarded material, often left after destruction or damage. |
| Shuttle | A spacecraft that travels between Earth and space. |
| Astronaut | A person trained to travel and work in space. |