Earth & Moon
These natural light shows are triggered by solar activity, also known as Aurora Borealis.
Northern & Southern lights
Which is the only planet in the universe known to harbour life?
Earth
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Around which star do we orbit?
The Sun!
Astronomers use this tool to see faraway objects.
A telescope
When is the next leap year?
2028
Which planet is known as the "planet of love"?
Venus
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight (sorry Pluto!)
Which star did sailors use to navigate?
The North star, or Polaris
What is the science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe?
Astronomy!
This type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon.
Lunar eclipse
Which planet is closest in size to Earth?
Venus
What are shooting stars known as in astronomy?
Meteors
One of these is theorized to exist at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy and is thought to pull everything, even light, inside.
Black hole
What type of animal was the first in orbit?
A dog
Which water phenomena does the Moon affect on Earth?
Earth's tides
During the day, this planet gets hot enough to melt lead, but at night, the temperature drops to -180°C.
Mercury
What kind of planet is Pluto?
A dwarf planet
These are the birthplace of stars
Nebulae
Why isn’t it possible to walk on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune?
They do not have solid surfaces.
This location on the Moon is where humans first landed.
This planet has such a low density that it could float on water.
Saturn
How many planets in our solar system have rings?
Four
These are the three main classifications of galaxies.
Spiral, Irregular, and Elliptical
What colour is the hottest kind of star?
Blue