Printable Space & Astronomy Trivia Questions

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1. How many moons does Mars have?

2. What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

AAndromeda

BMilky Way

CTriangulum

DWhirlpool

3. Which planet has the most moons?

AJupiter

BSaturn

CUranus

DNeptune

4. What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into orbit?

AApollo 1

BVostok 1

CSputnik 1

DExplorer 1

5. How long does light from the Sun take to reach Earth?

A8 minutes

B8 seconds

C8 hours

D8 days

6. What is a light-year?

AThe age of a star

BThe distance light travels in one year

CThe brightness of a star

DThe time it takes to orbit the Sun

7. Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

AMars

BSaturn

CJupiter

DNeptune

8. What is the closest star to Earth (after the Sun)?

ABetelgeuse

BProxima Centauri

CSirius

DAlpha Centauri A

Answer Key

1.c

2.b

3.b

4.c

5.a

6.b

7.c

8.b

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