Perseid Meteor Shower Quiz

What makes the 2015 Perseid meteor shower particularly special?

• The Moon will be nearly new, providing a dark sky.

• It is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere.

• It occurs during a solar eclipse.

• It coincides with a supermoon.

What causes the Perseid meteor shower?

• Asteroids colliding in space

• Debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle

• Debris from Comet Halley

• Solar flares

How often does Comet Swift-Tuttle pass through the inner solar system?

• Every 76 years

• Every 133 years

• Every 50 years

• Every 200 years

What is the best time to view the Perseid meteor shower?

• During the afternoon

• Around midnight

• Early evening

• Just before sunset

Why is it recommended to watch the Perseid meteor shower away from city lights?

• The darkness of the countryside increases visible meteor rates.

• City lights enhance the meteor visibility.

• City lights have no effect on meteor visibility.

• Meteors are only visible in rural areas.