THE LITTLE WONDER ATLAS · AGES 6–12 WITH A GROWN-UP
Our neighbourhood in space
The Sun, Earth and Moon are connected by gravity and motion.
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Follow the wonder
Choose a numbered step to highlight its place in the picture.
The Sun is a star that releases light and heat.
Earth travels around the Sun. Gravity keeps its path curved.
The Moon orbits Earth and reflects sunlight; it does not make its own visible light.
An orbit combines forward motion with gravity pulling inward.
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Why can we see the Moon?
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It reflects sunlight
For grown-ups: sources and learning notes
Reviewed 28 September 2026. These are introductory explanations; the diagrams simplify real structures and processes.