Why not try these astronomy trivia questions if you’re interested in the Solar System or learning more about the planets and stars. This astronomy quiz will cover some space trivia questions and plenty of fun facts about the night sky above.
Astronomy Trivia Round 1
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury is closest to the sun
What is the common name for the alpha ursae minoris star?
The North star
What is the name for when the moon’s shadow moves across the Earth’s surface?
This is known as an eclipse
What name is given to the galaxy that looks like the name of a chocolate bar?
The Milky Way
Name the Singer and Song Title from these following lyrics – “If I was an astronaut, I’d be floating in mid-air, and a broken heart would just belong to someone else down there”
Sam Ryder – Space Man
Astronomy Trivia Round 2
Which is the biggest planet in the Solar System?
Jupiter is the biggest planet in the Solar System
Which planet has the biggest volcano ever discovered?
Mars has the biggest volcano ever discovered
Which band sang the 1970’s song Walking On The Moon?
The Police sang Walking On The Moon in 1979
True or False – It is completely silent in space
This is TRUE
Name the robot who starred in his own Disney – Pixar film.
WALL- E
Astronomy Trivia Round 3
What are the names of the two planets in the Solar System beginning with the letter M?
Mars and Mercury
Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System
Finish the title of the movie – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the _____
The HItchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
What planet is named after the Roman God of war?
Mars is named after the Roman God of war
In what year did Neil Armstrong land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969
Astronomy Trivia Round 4
In the 1972 Elton John song, where was the rocket ship going to?
Mars
What planet is known as the Morning Star?
Venus is known as the Morning Star
What does NASA stand for?
NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What year was Halley’s Comet last seen?
Halley’s Comet was last seen in 1986
Is the Sun a star or a planet?
The Sun is a star
Astronomy Trivia Round 5
What is the black hole centre of the Milky Way known as?
The Sagittarius A is the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way
True or False – Earth is considered one of the celestial bodies?
This is TRUE
What dwarf planet shares its name with a Disney character?
Pluto
Which is the second largest planet in the solar system?
Saturn is the second largest planet in the solar system
Who sang “Fly Me To The Moon” in 1964?
Frank Sinatra sang “Fly Me To The Moon” in 1964
Astronomy Trivia Round 6
What’s the name of the full and bright moon that occurs near the start of Autumn?
The Harvest Moon
In what month can you see the Beaver moon?
The Beaver moon occurs in November
What fictional planet is home to Doctor Who?
Planet Gallifrey
Which Beatles member wrote Here Comes The Sun?
George Harrison wrote Here Comes The Sun
Alfie Moon is a character from which British TV programme?
Alfie Moon is a character in Eastenders
