Chapter 1.1 Notes
How Earth Moves Rotation: spinning on axis Revolution: (orbit) to move around another object (Earth around Sun)
Calendars Astronomy is one of the most ancient sciences Many ancient cultures developed systems to track time (calendars) based on celestial movements Month – based on Lunar Cycle (moonth) Year – based on Solar Cycle
Seasons Solstices & Equinoxes Celestial events Holidays Important in agricultural calendar Solstice: sun farthest north or south of equator, twice a year Winter Solstice (Dec 21): shortest day of year Summer Solstice (June 21): longest day of year Equinox: neither hemisphere is tilted away from Sun, twice a year. Day and night are equal! Spring (Vernal) Equinox (March 21) Fall (Autumnal) Equinox (September 22)