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Objects in the Sky

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cloudVisible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air above the earth surface
OrbitThe curved path, described by a planet, satellite, spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, as the sun.
moonThe Earth's natural satellite orbiting the Earth.
StarAny of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night
ShadowA dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by an object blocking light.
LightSomething that makes things visible or provides illumination
Cloud FormationA visible mass of water droplets formed as a result of evaporation
Wind ConditionsAir in motion; a natural force
EvaporationThe process of water being changed to vapor or gas.
New MoonThe phase of the moon when the earth blocks the sun’s light.
First QuarterThe second phase of the moon cycle
Full MoonThe moon when the whole of its disk is illuminated, occurring when in opposition to the sun.
Last QuarterThe phase after the full moon
RevolveTo move in a circular or curving path
RotateTo cause to turn around an axis or center point
sunThe star that is in the center of our solar system


Bilingual Teacher
Nitsch Elementary School
Houston, TX

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