Questions in this series

• What is the closest star to Earth?
• Which constellation contains the three stars known as “The Three Kings”?
• What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?
• What astronomical phenomenon is characterized by the fall of meteoric debris burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere?
• What is the name of the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way?
• What celestial phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight?
• Which “star” is actually a planet, often visible to the naked eye from Earth?
• What celestial object is known for having a luminous tail, visible when it passes close to the Sun?
• What term describes the explosion of a star at the end of its life, releasing a huge amount of energy?
• What is the name given to the phenomenon where a planet passes in front of a star?