Dawn Triangle of Planets Quiz

Which three planets form the Dawn Triangle in late October?

• Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, and Earth

• Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

• Venus, Jupiter, and Mars

During which dates is the planetary triangle best observed due to its shrinking size?

• November 1st to 5th

• October 24th to 29th

• October 15th to 20th

• October 1st to 6th

What is the significance of the triangle shrinking to less than five degrees wide?

• It aligns with the Big Dipper

• It becomes visible only at noon

• It becomes invisible to the naked eye

• It fits within a binocular field of view

Which of Jupiter's moons can typically be seen with binoculars during this event?

• Charon and Styx

• Phobos and Deimos

• Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto

• Titan, Rhea, and Iapetus

On which dates does the crescent Moon join the dispersing planets for a conjunction?

• November 10th and 11th

• October 30th and 31st

• November 6th and 7th

• November 1st and 2nd