Investigate Day and Night
On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?
Complete this fun investigation to find out!
Keep a Moon Diary
Seasons Simulator
In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But why do we have seasons?
This animation shows you why we have seasons. Watch carefully what happens and read the words that appear on the screen.
Why Do Shadows Change Over Time?
Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.
Seasons - The Sun in the Sky
In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You may have noticed that the weather changes during each season. But have you noticed any other differences?
Let's Explore Rockets!
Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!
Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.
Guess the Constellation
Have you ever looked at the stars at night and imagined pictures in them? Long, long ago, other people did the same! They named groups of stars after animals and characters from their stories.
Moon Jigsaw
Can you complete the 'Moonsaic'?
Moon Phases Poster
Have you noticed that the Moon doesn't always look the same. Sometimes we can see the full face of the Moon and it becomes the brightest object in the night sky. At other times, it appears as a just small sliver in the sky.