The Earth, Moon, and Sun

  • The Earth is closer to the Sun in Summer: The belief that seasons are caused
    by distance rather than the tilt of the Earth’s axis.
  • The Moon produces its own light: Thinking the Moon is like a star, rather than
    a rock reflecting sunlight.
  • The Phases are caused by Earth’s shadow: Confusing “Phases of the Moon”
    with a “Lunar Eclipse.”
  • The Sun “goes over” the Earth: The belief that the Sun physically moves across
    the sky while the Earth stays still.
  • The Earth is the centre of the Universe: A lingering “Geocentric” view where
    everything orbits us.

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