Astronomy Questions

What is the name of the phenomenon where a star explodes, releasing an enormous amount of energy?

• Supernova

• Black hole

• Nebula

• White dwarf

What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system, which orbits Jupiter?

• Ganymede

• Titan

• Europa

• Callisto

Which of the following is Earth's natural satellite?

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Pluto

Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

What term describes the alignment of three celestial bodies, such as the Sun, Earth, and Moon, in a straight line?

• Syzygy

• Perihelion

• Equinox

• Opposition

What is the phenomenon called when a small body from space enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light in the sky?

• Meteor

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

What is the name of the closest star to Earth not counting Sun?

• Proxima Centauri

• Alpha Centauri

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

What is the name of the imaginary line that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and around which the Earth rotates?

• Axis

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

Which constellation contains the North Star (Polaris) and is used for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Ursa Major

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Draco

What is the name of the region beyond Neptune where many small icy bodies are located?

• Kuiper Belt

• Oort Cloud

• Asteroid Belt

• Van Allen Belt