Scope on the Skies: Dance of the planets

by: Bob Riddle

This article highlights the movements of the planets during the months of November and December. It includes a set of observation-based questions for students, and the dates to observe the various phases of the moon. Everyone is invited to the spectacular dance of the planets!

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2005Stock # ss05_029_03_66Volume 029Issue 03

Community Reviews

Visit the Forums

Adah (San Antonio, TX)
Adah (San Antonio, TX)

Planets Positions relative to the Sun and Earth

This article describes the positions of the planets from an overview in the winter sky. You learn some interesting facts related to the position of inner and outer planets in position relat... See More

NSTA Press produces classroom-ready activities, hands-on approaches to inquiry, relevant professional development, the latest scientific education news and research, assessment and standards-based instruction.

Learn More