A Kid's Guide to Stargazing - Quiz - Night Sky Network

What is the best time to go stargazing according to the passage?

• When there is little or no moonlight and the sky isn’t cloudy

• During a full moon night

• On a cloudy night

• In the middle of the day

What should you bring to help identify what you see in the night sky?

• A sky map

• A smartphone

• A camera

• A book

Why is it important to bring a friend or parent along while stargazing?

• For safety and to help search the night sky

• To carry the telescope

• To take pictures

• To hold the flashlight

How can you differentiate between stars and planets in the night sky?

• Planets don't twinkle like stars

• Planets are always brighter

• Stars move faster

• Planets are always red

What should you use to draw in your sky journal?

• A pencil

• A pen

• A marker

• A crayon

What is 'light pollution' according to the passage?

• Artificial light that makes it hard to see stars

• A type of pollution that affects the air quality

• A natural phenomenon that occurs at night

• A type of weather condition

What should you do if there is too much light pollution where you live?

• Visit a nearby planetarium or check the Astronomy Picture of the Day

• Use a stronger telescope

• Wait for a clear night

• Move to a rural area