Which statement about the first quarter moon is FALSE?

Which statement about the first quarter moon is FALSE?

A) It occurs about a week after the new moon
B) It is the half moon of the evening sky
C) From the Earth, it appears 25% sunlit
D) It is highest in the sky at sunset
E) It rises about noon


Answer: C

The last quarter phase of the Moon:

The last quarter phase of the Moon:

A) Rises at sunset
B) Sets at sunset
C) Sets at sunrise
D) Rises at sunrise
E) Crosses the meridian at sunrise


Answer: E

While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you been watching it?

While watching a star, you see it moves 15 degrees across the sky. How long have you been watching it?

A) 1 minute
B) 3 hours
C) 15 minutes
D) 15 seconds
E) 1 hour


Answer: E

You note that a particular star is directly overhead. It will be directly overhead again in:

You note that a particular star is directly overhead. It will be directly overhead again in:

A) 1 hour
B) 23 hours 56 minutes
C) 24 hours
D) 24 hours 4 minutes
E) 12 hours


Answer: B

If your astrological sign is Aries, the Sun should be in the constellation Aries on your birthday. The dates, according to astrological tradition, during which the Sun is in the constellation Aries are March 21 to April 20th. In which constellation is the Sun actually in, during this time period?

If your astrological sign is Aries, the Sun should be in the constellation Aries on your birthday. The dates, according to astrological tradition, during which the Sun is in the constellation Aries are March 21 to April 20th. In which constellation is the Sun actually in, during this time period?

A) Aquarius
B) Aries
C) Taurus
D) Gemini
E) Pisces


Answer: E

Where would you be if the Sun sets for six continuous months, beginning on September 23rd?

Where would you be if the Sun sets for six continuous months, beginning on September 23rd?

A) South Pole
B) Antarctic Circle
C) Arctic Circle
D) North Pole
E) Equator


Answer: D

Where would you be if the Sun passes through your zenith on December 21st?

Where would you be if the Sun passes through your zenith on December 21st?

A) Tropic of Cancer
B) Antarctic Circle
C) Equator
D) Tropic of Capricorn
E) South Pole


Answer: D