The Earth in the Solar System

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What is the reason we cannot see the moon and bright objects during the day?

The atmosphere blocks the view of these celestial bodies
The moon and bright objects are not visible during the day due to their position
The bright light of the sun makes it impossible to see them (correct)
The moon and bright objects disappear during the day

What is a New moon night also known as?

Amavasya (correct)
Full moon night
Crescent moon night
Half-moon night

What is the sun classified as?

A comet
An asteroid
A star (correct)
A planet

What causes some celestial bodies to simply glow without any flicker?

They emit their own heat and light in large amounts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Full moon night also known as?

Poornima (B) Signup and view all the answers

Describe what one would notice when watching the sky after sunset.

One would first notice one or two bright dots shining in the sky, and soon the number of bright dots would increase until the whole sky is filled with tiny shining objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why we cannot see the moon and all those bright tiny objects during the day time?

The very bright light of the sun does not allow us to see the moon and all those bright objects of the night sky during the day time. Signup and view all the answers

What are celestial bodies and what are some examples of celestial bodies mentioned in the text?

Celestial bodies are the sun, the moon, and all those objects shining in the night sky. Some celestial bodies are very big and hot, made up of gases, and emit their own heat and light. These celestial bodies are called stars. Signup and view all the answers