August 2017 Astronomy Events Quiz

What significant astronomical event is happening on August 21, 2017?

• A lunar eclipse

• A planetary alignment

• A total solar eclipse

• A comet passing by Earth

What is the source of the Perseid meteor shower?

• Comet Halley

• Comet Swift-Tuttle

• Comet Encke

• Comet Tempel-Tuttle

Which constellation do the Perseid meteors appear to originate from?

• Perseus

• Orion

• Cassiopeia

• Ursa Major

What should observers do to see more meteors during the Perseid shower?

• Look towards the Moon

• Stand under bright lights

• Let their eyes adjust to the dark

• Use a telescope

What effect will the Moon have on the visibility of the Perseid meteor shower in 2017?

• It will enhance visibility

• It will have no effect

• It will reduce the number of visible meteors

• It will cause more meteors to appear