Perseid Meteor Shower Quiz

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

• During the afternoon

• At noon

• Just after sunset

• During the dark hours before dawn

Which planets are involved in the special alignment during the Perseid meteor shower?

• Uranus and Pluto

• Jupiter and Venus

• Mars and Saturn

• Mercury and Neptune

On August 12th, where does the crescent Moon position itself in relation to Jupiter and Venus?

• Below both planets

• Above both planets

• Far away from both planets

• Between Jupiter and Venus

What is the purpose of NASA's 'Meteor Counter' app?

• To predict weather patterns

• To count and report meteors scientifically

• To track satellite movements

• To measure the brightness of stars

Why does NASA encourage amateur sky watchers to count meteors?

• To increase public interest in astronomy

• To help model the Perseid debris stream

• To forecast solar eclipses

• To improve telescope technology