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Interesting trivia and quiz questions about the moon, the planets of our solar system, and the universe. The universe is a source of fantastic knowledge and has inspired mankind for ages. With trillions upon trillions of objects in billion galaxies, the universe is continuously expanding and changing. The science and our knowledge of space also continue to improve. Challenge yourself and your friends with this space quiz. Test your knowledge of our solar system, planets, moons and the galaxy.

What is the age of the universe in years?

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13.8 billion years old.
Different methods were used by scientists to measure the age of the universe. Methods such as measuring the composition of matter and energy density. They measured the age of the oldest stars in space to calculate the age of Earth. It is believed that Earth should continue to exist for billions of years.

What is the strange thing about Earth’s moon?

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The gravity of the sun has a more significant effect on it than earth.
To determine the relationship of the sun’s gravity and gravity of the object orbits, a concept called tug of war is used. Earth is the only planet-moon system where the gravity of the sun is stronger than the primary body. This is the reason why the moon moves away from us at the rate of an inch a year.

Why is the color of Mars red?

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Red soils.
The color of Mars is red, and for this, it is also known as the red planet. This is due to the abundance of red soils. The rocks and soil at Mars contain dust carrying an immense amount of iron. It carries a tiny amount of chlorine and sulfur. Over the years, they’ve been eroded, and dust was spread by volcanoes forming the red cloud.

What percentage of the universe is dark matter?

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Around 27%.
Only 27% of the universe is dark matter. 68% of the universe is dark energy, whereas less than 5% of the universe is made up of ordinary matter. Approximately 80% of the universe’s mass is made up of the material that is not visible to us.

In which constellation is the hottest place of the universe located?

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The constellation Virgo.
The hottest place of the universe is a cloud of gas around a swarm of galaxies; they are clustered in Virgo constellation. The temperature at this place is believed to reach 300 million degrees Celsius. When the galaxies collide, the cloud of gas is formed. Whereas galaxies collide at a speed of 2500 miles per second.

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter.
In terms of volume and surface, Jupiter is considered the largest planet in our solar system. The diameter of Jupiter is eleven times more than the diameter of the Earth. Jupiter is a giant gas ball. It has 75 moons. Unlike Earth, Jupiter cannot support life.

Name the American who discovered Pluto?

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Clyde W. Tombaugh.
Pluto was discovered on February 18, 1930, by late Clyde. He sent drawings of the planet along with homemade reflector to Lowell. Director Slipher hired him to search for planet -X. Tombaugh took exposures leading to the discovery of Pluto.

What is the temperature on the moon?

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Extremely hot and also very cold on the other side of the moon.
Daytime on one side of the moon lasts about 13 and a half days, followed by 13 and a half nights of darkness. So, the atmosphere of the moon is both hot and cold at the same time. When the sun shines, the temperature rises up to 260 F (127 C), which is more than the temperature of boiling water. When there is no shining sun, the temperature comes below -280 F (minus 173 C).

What causes stars to be in so many different colors (blue, red, yellow)?

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Their temperature.
Red stars are the coolest stars, blue stars are hottest, and the sun is yellow which is a massive star. Stars are classified on the scale of O, B, A, F, G, K, and M. Those near to O are the hottest ones, and those near to M are the coolest ones. Sun is a G star that comes on the bottom of the scale and has a moderate temperature.

What is the diameter of the Earth’s moon?

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2159 miles (3,474.2 km).
In our solar system, Earth’s moon is the largest planetary satellite. Earth’s moon is 27% of the size of Earth. The gravitational force of the moon is 17% as compared to Earth’s gravitational force. This is very interesting because a man who can jump 10 feet on Earth can easily jump 60 feet on the moon.

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