Astronomy Day is celebrated Semi-annually by the member countries of the United Nations to establish the relationship between astronomers and the common man. Astronomy Day also forms part of National Astronomy Week, which begins on the preceding Monday. Originally, Astronomy Day occurred on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May and was scheduled so as to occur at or close to the first quarter moon. In 2007, an autumn rendition of Astronomy Day was added. It was scheduled to occur on a Saturday between mid-September and mid-October so as to be on or close to the first quarter moon.
1. When is Astronomy Day celebrated?
A. Saturday between mid-April and mid-May
B. Saturday between mid-April and mid-May on or just before the first quarter moon
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
2. When was this event started first?
A. Since 1970
B. Since 1971
C. Since 1972
D. Since 1973
3. This event has been canceled in 2020 due to...
A. Fail of moon mission
B. Global Pandemic
C. Death of Astronomers
D. All of the above
4. When was this day celebrated in 2019?
A. May 11
B. October 5
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
5. This event was started by which?
A. Doug Berger
B. Nick Hague
C. Luca Parmitano
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following dates is the arrival of astronomy days?
A. September 26, 2020
B. May 15, 2021
C. October 9, 2021
D. All of the above
7. When was an autumn rendition of Astronomy Day was added?
A. In 2002
B. In 2005
C. In 2007
D. In 2009
8. Which of the following is the Genre of celebrating Astronomy Day?
A. Astronomy-related events
B. Competitions
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
9. Who was the prez of the US in 1973 when this event was started?
A. Richard Nixon
B. Lyndon B. Johnson
C. Ronald Reagan
D. Jimmy Carter
10. What is the purpose of celebrating Astronomy day?
A. For everyone interested in space to explore their passion
B. Increase their knowledge
C. Enthusiastic about space
D. All of the above
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