Planets
How many planets do we have in our solar system
8
When the Moon is fully illuminated and appears as a complete circle in the night sky, we call it this. What is the term for this phase of the Moon?
Full moon
What galaxy do we live in?
Milky way
This event marks the official start of a season and occurs around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. What is it called?
Spring Equinox
This force, which keeps planets in orbit around the Sun, is responsible for the shape of our solar system. What is it called?
Gravity
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"
Mars
During which phase of the Moon is only a small sliver of the illuminated side visible from Earth?
How many galaxies are there and what are their names
During this season, the Earth is tilted away from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in shorter days and longer nights. What season is it?
Winter
Identified by its distinctive rings, this gas giant is the sixth planet from the Sun. What is its name?
Saturn
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
What is the term for the phase of the Moon that occurs after the full moon when the illuminated side is gradually becoming less visible?
Waning Gibbous
Named after their shape, these galaxies have a central bulge and spiral arms. What is the term for this type of galaxy?
Why do we have different seasons?
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun?
This term describes the explosive death of a massive star, resulting in a burst of light and energy. What is it called?
Super Nova
Give me 2 inner planets
Mercury, Earth, Mars, and Venus
During this phase of the Moon, half of the illuminated side is visible from Earth, and it occurs after the first quarter moon. What is the name of this phase?
Waxing Gibbous
Galaxies are classified into three main shapes: elliptical, spiral, and this shape, which is a combination of both. What is this type of galaxy?
Irregular
What is the term for the longest day of the year, which occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This planet is known as the "evening star" or the "morning star" and is often visible shortly after sunset or just before sunrise
Venus
What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is more than half but not fully illuminated, resembling a curved banana shape?
Gibbous Moon
200 BONUS POINTS IF CORRECT: What is the term for a group of galaxies held together by gravity?
Galaxy cluster
FOR 200 BONUS POINTS: What term is used to describe the two days of the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around March 20th or 21st and September 22nd or 23rd?
What is equinoxes
The Great Red Spot, a massive storm that has been raging for centuries, is a prominent feature on the surface of this planet. What is the name of the planet?
Jupiter