Exploring the Earth, Sun, Moon, and Stars
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered about the Earth, Sun, Moon, and stars? Let’s explore some fascinating facts!
The Earth we live on is a huge, round ball that spins slowly each day, taking 24 hours to complete one full spin. This spinning causes day and night—when our side of Earth faces the Sun, it’s day; when it faces away, it’s night. As Earth also travels around the Sun, it takes a whole year to complete this journey.
The stars you see at night are distant, hot, glowing balls. Although they seem tiny, they are actually massive and far away. Did you know the Sun is also a star? It’s the closest one to Earth, which is why it looks so big and bright during the day.
The Moon, which shines at night, is much smaller than Earth. It doesn’t have any light of its own; instead, it reflects sunlight. As it orbits Earth, the amount of sunlight we see on the Moon changes, giving us full moons, crescents, and everything in between.
Next time you look up at the sky, remember each of these objects has a unique journey that brings light, warmth, and beauty to our world!
