Comparing the Sun, Earth, and Moon

The Sun What physical features do you notice? How does the Sun compare to the Earth and Moon? What does the Sun provide for the Earth? The Sun-photo courtesy of NASA

Physical Characteristics of the Sun Prominence Sunspots Solar Flare Sun’s Corona The Sun-photo courtesy of NASA Prominence- Sunspots- areas on the Sun’s surface that are cooler than the surrounding area. Sunspots fade, and new ones develop over time. Solar flare- solar storm which extends into space Corona- means “crown”, extremely hot area around the Sun’s surface.

Earth’s Moon What physical features do you observe on the Moon? How does the Moon’s physical features compare to the Sun and Earth? The Moon-photo courtesy of NASA

Physical Features of the Moon Rocky Surface Craters Mountains Lunar landscape-photo courtesy of NASA Maria

The Earth What physical features do you notice on the Earth? How do Earth’s physical features help support life? The Earth-photo courtesy of NASA

Physical Features of the Earth Other characteristics of Earth include plants and animals. water atmosphere Landforms, such as mountains, plains, volcanoes, valleys etc. Photos: A Venegas

How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon compare to each other? How are they alike? How are they different? Photos courtesy of NASA. How do the Sun, Earth , and Moon compare to each other? How are they alike? How are they different?