Science Quiz

What are constellations?

• A group of stars that form a pattern or image.

• A group of planets in the solar system.

• A type of cloud formation in the sky.

Why do the constellations appear to move across our sky here on Earth?

Earth moving on its axis causes the constellations to appear to move which way?

• East to West

• West to East

• Up and Down

The constellation “Orion” is visible during which season?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

True or False: You can only see constellations at night?

• True

• False

Name a reason constellations might not be visible during the day?

• Light pollution

• Cloud cover

• Air pollution

Which is the brightest star in the night sky?

• Venus “Morning Star”

• Sirius “Dog Star”

• North Star

Which constellation contains the star formation known as 'The Big Dipper'?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

What is the name of the North Star?

• Polaris

• Sirius

• Vega

Which constellation is known as 'The Hunter'?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia