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Why Does the Sun Appear to
Move Around Earth?
8.4.e Students know the
appearance, general
composition, relative position
and size, and motion of objects
in the solar system, including
planets, planetary satellites,
comets, and asteroids.
Stand in front of a floor lamp,
and turn around slowly.
Notice how the lamp moves
within your field of vision.
Observe and Think
Why did the lamp seem
to move?
What Makes the Moon Bright?
8.4.d Students know that stars are the source of
light for all bright objects in outer space and that
the Moon and planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by
their own light.
On a day when you see the Moon in the sky,
compare it with a round object. Hold the object
in line with the Moon.
Make sure that your hand
does not block the sunlight. Notice the part of
the object that is bright.
Observe and Think
How does the sunlight on
the object compare with
the light on the Moon?
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The Moon Code: MDL058
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