The Earth/Sun/Moon System
The Universe The universe is composed of billions of galaxies Galaxy-Cluster of stars all orbiting a central point Each of these galaxies is made up of billions of stars Star-Ball of burning gas Each star may have a system of planets all orbiting around the star
The Earth The Milky Way Galaxy is one of billions of galaxies in the universe The solar system is a member of the Milky Way Galaxy All planets in the solar system orbit around the sun The Earth is the 3rd planet in the solar system The Earth also has one moon A moon is an object that revolves around a planet
The Moon The Moon is a celestial body that orbits around the Earth Our moon is one of the largest in the solar system
Phases Of The Moon Due to the movement of the Moon around the Earth our viewpoint changes. The Moon appears to go through phases
Tides Sea level-Average height of the ocean’s surface Tides-Periodic rise and fall of ocean waters caused by the gravitational attraction of the Moon and Sun
Tides Spring Tides-When the Moon is full or new. High tides are higher than usual, low tides are lower than usual Neap Tides-The Earth, Moon and Sun form a right angle. Lower tidal range