By Simon

Blue moon

The term blue moon is currently used commonly to describe a

second full moon in a single solar calendar month, which

happens every two to three years.

PHASES OF THE MOON

These are the

phases of the

moon.

The sun

•Did you know that the sun is actually a star?

•The sun is made of different types of gases.

•The Sun is one out of billions of stars.

•The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

•The Sun formed over four and a half billion years ago.

The moon

•The average distance from the Moon to the Earth is 384403

kilometres (238857 miles).

•The Earth’s tides are largely caused by the gravitational pull

of the Moon.

•It is the fifth largest moon in the solar system

•The Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days.

Quiz TimeThis quiz will test you on how you have

been listening

Q.1. how does the moon cause the

tides?

Q.2.how long does it take for the moon

to orbit around the earth?

Q.3.how long ago was the sun formed?