Planets
What is the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
Have humans landed on Mars?
No
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
Which planet is third from the Sun?
The Earth
What is it called when the moon blocks out the sun?
Solar Eclipse
What do you call a group of stars that form a pattern?
Constellation
What sounds can you hear in space?
None
What is the scientific study of space called?
Astronomy
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
True or False: You will never be able to see the back side of the moon from Earth.
True
How many stars are there in our Solar System?
One
Which country sent the first human into space?
Russia
How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth?
8 minutes
Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
28 days
What color are the hottest stars?
Blue
What was the first animal to orbit the Earth? (A mouse, dog, or monkey?)
A dog named Laika
What kind of animal was the first to be sent into space?
Fruit flies
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Jupiter
How long does it take to travel to the moon?
3 days
What is it called when a star explodes?
A supernova
How many people have walked on the moon? (1,7,12, or 15?)
12
Which planet in our Solar System could float in water? (If we had a big enough pool)
Saturn