Constellations Quiz

How do many people think of constellations?

• As a group of planets

• As a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky, almost like a cosmic connect-the-dots!

• As a random collection of stars without a pattern, just twinkling away

• As a group of comets zooming through space

Answer explanation

Many people think of constellations as a group of stars that forms a particular shape in the sky.

Ever wondered why the night sky looks different when you're camping compared to your backyard? What magic determines the constellations you can see?

• The time of the day

• The weather conditions

• Your location on Earth and the time of year

• The phase of the Moon

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Your location on Earth and the time of year' because the position of constellations in the sky changes based on where you are on Earth and the time of year.

Ready to time travel? Long ago, the night sky was a grand canvas. What were constellations named after?

• Famous astronomers

• Scientific instruments

• Objects, animals, and people

• Mythological creatures

Answer explanation

Constellations were named after objects, animals, and people long ago, not after famous astronomers, scientific instruments, or mythological creatures.

Imagine you're an intrepid astronomer charting the vast expanse of the night sky. How many officially recognized constellations are you aiming to document on your celestial map?

• 76

• 88

• 100

• 58

Answer explanation

There are currently 88 officially recognized constellations, so the correct answer is 88.

Ready to embark on a stellar adventure? Identify the group of stars famously known as the "big dipper"!

• The Little Dipper

• Orion's Belt

• The Big Dipper

• Cassiopeia

Answer explanation

The name of the group of stars commonly known as the 'big dipper' is The Big Dipper.

Ever wondered why the starry night sky looks a tad different every single night? What's the cosmic secret behind this?

• Because the Moon goes on a nightly adventure, changing its position

• Because Earth is on a cosmic dance, twirling in its orbit around the Sun

• Because the universe decides to sprinkle new stars each night

• Because the atmosphere loves to switch things up now and then

Answer explanation

The night sky looks slightly different each night because Earth is in a different spot in its orbit, causing the position of the stars and constellations to change.

Ready to embark on a stellar adventure? Imagine you're an astronaut, navigating the vast expanse of space. As you gaze out into the cosmos, you notice something fascinating. Each hemisphere presents a unique tapestry of stars and constellations, painting a different picture of the night sky. Which hemisphere always offers a view that's distinct from the Southern Hemisphere's celestial wonders?

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Answer explanation

The Northern Hemisphere always points in a different direction than the Southern Hemisphere, affecting the view of the night sky, making it the correct choice.

Hey stargazers! Ever wondered what's different in the sky when you gaze up from Australia compared to the United States?

• They can see the same constellations but at different times

• They can see a slightly different view of the sky and different constellations

• They cannot see any constellations

• They see a completely different set of planets

Answer explanation

Stargazers in Australia can see a slightly different view of the sky and different constellations compared to those in the United States.

🌌✨ On the enchanting evening of September 21, gazing up from the Northern Hemisphere, which constellation can you spot twinkling in the night sky?

• Virgo

• Leo

• Pisces

• Taurus

Answer explanation

Pisces is the constellation mentioned as being visible from the Northern Hemisphere on September 21.

Why does the constellation Virgo play hide and seek with us on the night of September 21 from the Northern Hemisphere?

• Because it's playing hard to get, being too far away

• Because it prefers the sun's company during the daytime

• Because it's hiding behind the Sun, playing peekaboo

• Because it decided it's not part of the zodiac club

Answer explanation

The constellation Virgo is not visible during the night on September 21 from the Northern Hemisphere because it is on the other side of the Sun.