How good are you in identifying earth, sun, and moon motions? For this quiz, you will be required to know what the auroras are, what moon phase can be seen from earth, what causes the seasons to occur, what makes planets orbit...

Questions: 21 | Attempts: 1167 | Last updated: Jul 18, 2025

Sample Question
What causes the auroras or Northern and Southern lights?

The planets line up for the light show.

Charged particles from the sun begin to glow as they enter the earth's atmosphere

No one really knows

Celestial Mechanics Quiz: Exploring Rotation, Revolution, And Orbits

Are you curious about the Earth, Sun, and Moon? Take the Celestial Mechanics Quiz to explore fascinating facts about our solar system's celestial bodies. Learn about their orbits, phases, and how they interact. From...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 171 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2025

Sample Question
To spin is to____________________?

Rotate

Revolve

Orbit

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Befuddle Yourself With Fun Perihelion Day Facts!

Embark on a cosmic adventure with our Perihelion Day Facts Quiz! Test your astronomical knowledge as you delve into the fascinating details surrounding Earth's closest encounter with the sun. From the science behind this...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 15 | Last updated: Oct 15, 2025

Sample Question
What is Perihelion Day?

The day when Earth is closest to the Sun.

The day when Earth is farthest from the Sun.

The day when Earth experiences equal day and night.

The day when Earth crosses the celestial equator.