The Planets
The planets are different in many ways.Some are dry, some are full of rocks.They all circle around the sun.
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Why do the planets move around the sun? Gravity pulls them towards the sun.
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WORD OF THE DAY GRAVITY
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Gravity is a type of force that pulls us to the ground,that stops us from flying around.
The Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun. When this happens, the Moon gradually blocks out the light from the Sun. If the Sun and Moon line up perfectly in the sky, we call it a total solar eclipse. The daytime sky becomes darker, until it feels just like night — you can even see the stars! Seeing a total solar eclipse is very rare. But most people see it once in their lifetime.
Astronomy: How to see two planets and the moon in the night sky
A conjunction is a stargazing term for when planets or other celestial bodies - objects that are natural and visible in the sky - appear as if they are next to one another when we look up from earth.
In this case, a half-lit Moon, Jupiter and Saturn will all line-up in a triangle in the night sky.
You'll be able to see this best after the sun sets on Thursday October 22.
If you start looking as soon as it gets dark, and if the sky is clear, then the illuminated Moon should be easy to spot. Here’s a link if you need help and tips for stargazing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54615544. So if you want to see this amazing thing happen watch the sky this week which is Monday 22nd December 2020