Notice daytime and nighttime sky patterns
The idea
The Sun is the star that lights our daytime sky; never look directly at it.
Step by step
- The Sun is the star that lights our daytime sky; never look directly at it.
- The Moon can be visible during the day or at night.
- Clouds are in Earth’s atmosphere; distant stars are beyond it.
Example
Which familiar star provides most of Earth’s daylight?
Answer
the Sun
The Sun is our nearby star and supplies daylight.
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Ask an adult to record safe sky observations from shade at different times. Never point binoculars at the Sun.
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