Astronomy: The Winter Sky

This kahoot features winter, sky and celestial bodies such as constellations, planets, and stars. Grade 5 - 9. Based on NGSS: 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2.

Why does the sky seem so much clearer and have more stars visible during the winter months?

because cold air holds more moisture because cold air cannot hold as much moisture because Earth has fewer daylight hours because the stars are closer to Earth in the winter
T/F: The winter sky seems to have more stars due to which part of the Milky Way it faces.

TRUE FALSE
Which of the following constellations are visible in the northern hemisphere during winter?

Vega Cygnus Orion Delphinus
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