First Class science · D.1 · Earth and space
Sun, moon and stars
The sun is visible during the day, and stars are only seen at night. These two happen at different times, so you can tell which one is happening by checking what time it is.
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Kai sees a bright light in the sky. It's not the moon. What could it be?
- The sun (right)
- The moon
- A star
In science class, Ravi asks: When do stars show up in the sky?
- At night (right)
- During the day
- In the morning
Hana sees a bright light in the sky. What time of day is it?
- Daytime (right)
- Nighttime
- Before bedtime
Tip: The sun is visible during the day, and stars are only seen at night. These two happen at different times, so you can tell which one is happening by checking what time it is.
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