Astronomy and Humor Quiz

Why is the Sun considered the brightest object in our solar system?

• Because it is the largest planet

• Because it is the closest star to Earth

• Because it reflects light from other stars

• Because it is made of diamonds

What is unique about the rotation of Venus?

• It does not rotate at all

• It rotates faster than any other planet

• It rotates almost perfectly backwards

• It rotates in the same direction as Earth

Why do we call it 'moonlight' if the moon reflects sunlight?

• Because it sounds more poetic

• Because the moonlight is brighter than sunlight

• Because the moon has its own light source

• Because the moon is closer to the Sun

What is the atmosphere of a place?

• The amount of sunlight it receives

• The general feeling or mood of the place

• The temperature of the environment

• The air pressure at that location

What is the Milky Way?

• The name of our galaxy

• The name of our solar system

• A type of candy bar

• A famous constellation

How does the Milky Way appear in the night sky?

• As a band of light

• As a single bright star

• As a dark void

• As a cluster of planets

What is a comet?

• A small planet

• A big dusty snowball orbiting the Sun

• A type of star

• A burning ball of gas

What kind of music do planets listen to?

• Jazz

• Classical

• Neptunes

• Pop

How does the Solar System hold up its pants?

• With a black hole

• With a comet

• With an asteroid belt

• With a star

What is the punchline to the joke about a baby astronaut going to sleep?

• You launch it!

• You rocket!

• You orbit it!

• You star it!