10 Questions
What is the reason we cannot see the moon and bright objects during the day?
The bright light of the sun makes it impossible to see them
What is a New moon night also known as?
Amavasya
What is the sun classified as?
A star
What causes some celestial bodies to simply glow without any flicker?
They emit their own heat and light in large amounts
What is a Full moon night also known as?
Poornima
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.
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.
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.
What is a Full moon night also known as and how often can it be seen?
A Full moon night is also known as Poornima and can be seen only once in about a month’s time.
What is a New moon night also known as and how often can it be seen?
A New moon night is also known as Amavasya and cannot be seen at all a fortnight after the full moon night.
Test your knowledge about the Earth's position in the solar system and its relationship to other celestial bodies. Explore concepts such as stars, planets, and the phenomena of twinkling objects in the night sky.
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