You can see stars fading away at dawn and appearing at dusk. Class 6

You can see stars fading away at dawn and appearing at dusk. Class 6

Question 1.

You can see stars fading away at dawn and appearing at dusk. During the day we do not see the stars. Explain why. Class 6

Answer:

During the day, the Sun’s bright light outshines the stars, making them invisible to our eyes. The atmosphere scatters the sunlight, creating the blue sky and masking the faint light of the stars.

Question 2.

During a clear night, try to observe the Big Dipper 3-4 times at an interval of 2 to 3 hours. Also try to locate the Pole Star each time. Does the Big Dipper appear to move? Draw a rough sketch to illustrate this, mentioning the time in each case. Class 6

Answer:

1. The Big Dipper appears to move around the Pole Star due to the rotat ion of the Earth.
2. Over a few hours, its position changes, making it seem as if it is rotating around the Pole Star.

Question 3.

Think about the night sky and write a poem or a story on it. Class 6

Answer:

The night sky sparkles bright,

Stars twinkle with gentle light.

Moon whispers secrets high,

In the calm, dark, endless sky