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Exploring Earth’s Seasons and Moon Phases

Dive into the vocabulary of Earth's seasons and moon phases, understanding concepts like the equator, axis of rotation, and revolution. Learn about the patterns of temperature changes throughout the year and the significance of equinoxes and solstices in defining the seasons. Discover how these astronomical events impact day lengths and weather trends.

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Exploring Earth’s Seasons and Moon Phases

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  1. Seasons and Moon Vocabulary The Earth, Moon system

  2. Imaginary line which separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere Equator

  3. The imaginary line that Earth rotates around. 1 rotation is 24 hours. This causes day and night. Axis of Rotation

  4. The motion of one object around another. • Earth revolves around the Sun. • Moon revolves around the Earth. Revolution

  5. Patterns of temperature changes and other weather trends over the course of a year. • Fall, winter, spring, summer Season

  6. Time of the year when sunlight shines equally on the northern and southern hemisphere. • September Equinox • March Equinox Equinox

  7. The area of sunlight is at a maximum in one hemisphere and a minimum in another hemisphere. These days make the longest/shortest days of the year. • December Solstice – Shortest day of the year. • June Solstice – Longest day of the year. Solstice

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