Students can participate in night sky watching activities organized by Higher Education Institutions, Amateur Astronomy Clubs, museums, and planetariums. NCERT Book Curiosity Science Class 6 Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12
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Planets do not twinkle like stars. Stars appear to twinkle a lot due to their immense distance from Earth, while planets shine steadily. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12 Class VI Book Curiosity Science Chapter 12 Beyond Earth
Pluto is no longer considered a planet because, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the criteria for planets and Pluto, along with other small objects, is now classified as a dwarf planet. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12
Venus is hotter than Mercury because its atmosphere traps heat, which significantly raises its temperature, despite being farther from the Sun than Mercury. NCERT Science Textbook Curiosity Science Session 2024-2025.
Venus is called the Morning Star or Evening Star because it shines brightly at dawn and dusk, but it is actually a planet, not a star. NCERT Book Curiosity Science Class 6 Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 12