Planets & Moons
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn (with over 140 confirmed moons).
In astrology, which planet rules communication, travel, and technology?
Mercury
In Star Wars, what is the name of Han Solo’s famous spaceship?
The Millennium Falcon.
Which zodiac sign is represented by the Ram?
Aries
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
The Milky Way Galaxy
Which planet is home to Olympus Mons, the tallest known volcano in the solar system?
Mars
Which planet is considered the ruler of expansion, luck, and higher learning?
Jupiter
Which rock band released the hit song Space Oddity in 1969, the same year as the Apollo 11 moon landing?
David Bowie
Which sign’s symbol is the scales, representing balance and justice?
Libra
What is the closest star to Earth, after the Sun?
Proxima Centauri
What is Earth’s only natural satellite?
The Moon
In modern astrology, which planet rules the sign Aquarius?
Uranus
In the TV series Star Trek, what is the name of the starship commanded by Captain Kirk?
The USS Enterprise
The zodiac sign Pisces is symbolized by what animal(s)?
Two fish swimming in opposite directions.
The Big Dipper is part of which larger constellation?
Ursa Major (the Great Bear)
What is unusual about Uranus’s rotation compared to other planets?
It rotates on its side, tilted about 98 degrees.
Which planet is connected to transformation, power, and rebirth in astrology?
Pluto
Which Pixar movie featured a lonely robot left behind to clean up Earth?
WALL·E
Which zodiac sign is symbolized by the Archer or Centaur?
Sagittarius
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?
A barred spiral galaxy.
Which planet is sometimes called Earth’s “twin” because of its size and composition, even though its atmosphere is toxic?
Venus
Which planet is known as the “Great Malefic” in traditional astrology?
Saturn
What was the first full-length feature film set in space, released in 1902?
A Trip to the Moon
What symbol represents the zodiac sign Aquarius?
The Water-Bearer.
A star that suddenly increases in brightness due to a massive explosion is called what?
A supernova
Which dwarf planet, once considered the ninth planet, has a large moon named Charon?
Pluto
Mars traditionally rules Aries. Which other zodiac sign does it also rule?
Scorpio
In 2001: A Space Odyssey, what is the name of the onboard computer that malfunctions?
HAL 9000
Which zodiac sign is represented by a goat or sea-goat?
Capricorn
What do we call a region in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape?
A black hole.
Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot, a massive storm larger than Earth?
Jupiter
Venus is the ruling planet of which two zodiac signs?
Taurus and Libra
Which Marvel superhero is a raccoon-like creature who travels through space with the Guardians of the Galaxy?
Rocket Raccoon
The twins Castor and Pollux symbolize which zodiac sign?
Gemini
Which constellation is known as “The Hunter”?
Orion
Which planet has rings that are faint and hard to see compared to Saturn’s, but still exist?
Uranus
Which planet is considered the fastest-moving, staying in each zodiac sign for only about 2–3 days?
The Moon
What was the name of the 2013 movie starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts stranded in orbit?
Gravity
Which zodiac sign is symbolized by the Lion?
Leo
What color are the hottest stars in the universe?
Blue
How many Earth days does it take Mercury to complete one orbit around the Sun?
88 Days
Which planet is considered the ruler of Pisces in modern astrology?
Neptune
Which 1977 movie launched one of the biggest space-themed franchises in film history?
Star Wars: A New Hope
Which earth sign is symbolized by the Bull?
Taurus
Which star is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun
Which moon is thought to have lakes and rivers of liquid methane on its surface?
Titan (Saturn’s moon)
Jupiter spends about how long in each zodiac sign?
About 1 year.
The phrase “To infinity and beyond!” is the catchphrase of which animated space character?
Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Which zodiac sign is symbolized by the Scorpion?
Scorpio
What phenomenon occurs when a massive star collapses at the end of its life, sometimes leaving behind a neutron star?
A supernova