Solar+System

Our solar system is our place in the universe. Lots of what we take for granted in our daily lives happens because of just how our little planet fits into the big picture. Here are some interesting questions about how our solar system works. Click on a question to learn more, and then take a quiz to see how much you know! || ||
 * @Why does the sun rise in the east and set in the west? || Why are there about 365 days in a year? ||
 * @Why does the moon sometimes look full, but sometimes is just a sliver or gone? || Why is there more daylight in the summer and less in the winter? ||
 * Why is it colder in the winter and warmer in the summer? || What is a solar eclipse? ||
 * What is a lunar eclipse? ||  ||