SCIENCE IV QUARTER 8TH GRADE

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SCIENCE IV QUARTER 8TH GRADE STUDY GUIDE 1) What is the Betelgeuse? * Is a giant red star in Orion that may explode soon. 2) When will the Betelgeuse explode? * We don’t know exactly, it might be today or a thousand years from now. 3) Will we be able to see the explosion? * Yes, we will be able to see it. 4) Where is Betelgeuse located? * It is in the Orion constellation. 5) What updates have been made of the Betelgeuse? * Research from late 2024 suggests that Betelgeuse may have a companion star, potentially explaining its museal dimming event observed in recent years. 6) Will it harm us? * No, it will not harm us. 7) What is planetary alignment? *is an event where multiple planets appear close together or in a line in the night sky, as seen from Earth. 8) Name the dates of the planetary alignments in 2025? * April 17,2025 February 28,2025 9) Why are planetary alignment important for us? * Astronomers use alignments to study many different aspects of the Universe 10) What planets were involved in January-February 2025 alignment? * Venus, mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn. 11)What planets were involved in February 28,2025 alignment? * Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Ne...