Stargazing...time travel

When we gaze at the stars, we are looking back in time. The light we see takes hundreds of years to reach us. On a clear night, have your child pretend they area star sending light through time by pointing a flashlight toward the north star. After a few seconds, explain that because the North Star is 780 light years away, it would be the year 2780 before their star beam was visable. The light would travel about 6 trillion miles per year.

Moon Eats:
To make a "Moon Face" treat, cut slices of swiss cheese into circles and place them on round crackers. Serve while you are Stargazing