Settle in and imagine a clear, quiet night sky above you. Answer these gentle space questions at your own easy pace.
What is the name of the star at the center of our solar system?
the Sun
Polaris
Alpha Centauri
Sirius
Which phase of the Moon looks like a full bright circle in the sky?
new Moon
full Moon
crescent Moon
first quarter
What do we call a group of stars that form a pattern like a picture or story?
a comet
an asteroid belt
a constellation
a nebula
Which planet is famous for its bright rings that can be seen through a telescope?
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Saturn
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
the Milky Way
Andromeda Galaxy
Sombrero Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy
Which planet is often called the Red Planet because of its rusty color?
Jupiter
Mars
Neptune
Earth
What do we call small pieces of rock that burn up and glow as they fall through Earth’s atmosphere?
dwarf planets
comets
meteors
asteroids
Which star in the Little Dipper is often used to help find north?
Rigel
Betelgeuse
Vega
Polaris
What do we call a large ball of ice and dust that grows a glowing tail when it comes near the Sun?
a comet
a moon
an asteroid
a dwarf planet
What do astronomers use to gather faint light from distant stars and galaxies?
a periscope
a telescope
binoculars
a microscope
Starter
You noticed some gentle details of the night sky; revisit simple space basics and constellations to feel even more at home under the stars.
Solid
You have a steady grasp of calm sky facts; a little more stargazing practice will make the night sky feel very familiar.
Expert!
You glide through night sky facts with ease; your relaxed stargazing knowledge shines like a clear, quiet sky.
