Bryant Earth Science: Astronomy Review

At our latitude, what direction does the sun set on May 1? 

Name the months of Summer.

At our latitude what direction does the sun rise on November 15? 

The date of Equinox

What direction is sunrise on Equinox dates in the Northern Hemisphere? 

The earth's eccentric orbit is most nearly the shape of.....

What is the cause of moon phases? 

What planet has the smallest eccentricity? 

What is the rate that the earth rotates on its axis? 

What is the basis for our 24 hour day? 

The longest day of the year.

How are time zones determined? 

What type of star is Rigel? 

Which of the following is evidence for the earth's revolution around the sun? 

When the moon revolves into the shadow of the earth at the full moon phase it is a .....

What is the apparent motion of the sun across the sky in our latitude? 

What are seasonal changes caused by

Which are closer to the sun Gamma Rays or Microwaves? 

The shortest day of the year.

Name the months of Winter.