Astronomy Quiz: Venus and Jupiter Conjunction

What makes August 2016 a special month for backyard astronomy?

• A solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

• The appearance of a new comet

• The visibility of the five brightest planets

On August 27th, how close will Venus and Jupiter appear in the sky?

• 1 degree apart

• 5 degrees apart

• 10 degrees apart

• 1/15th of a degree apart

What is the best time to view the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter?

• At noon

• Just before sunrise

• About 30 minutes after sunset

• At midnight

What percentage of Venus's disk will be visible on August 27th?

• 100%

• 93%

• 75%

• 50%

Is a telescope necessary to view the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter?

• Yes, it is essential

• Only during the day

• No, they are visible to the naked eye

• Only if you are in a light-polluted area