Solar System
- Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the sun ?
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Jupiter takes maximum time for one revolution around the sun. Jupiter revolves or orbits around the Sun once every 11.86 Earth years, or once every 4,330.6 Earth days. Jupiter travels at an average speed of 29,236 miles.
Correct Option: B
Jupiter takes maximum time for one revolution around the sun. Jupiter revolves or orbits around the Sun once every 11.86 Earth years, or once every 4,330.6 Earth days. Jupiter travels at an average speed of 29,236 miles.
- Which planet is called "Evening star" ?
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Venus is called the Evening star. Because it trails the Sun in the sky and brightens into view immediately after the Sun sets and when the sky is dark enough. When Venus is at its brightest, it appears visible merely minutes after the Sun has set.
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Venus is called the Evening star. Because it trails the Sun in the sky and brightens into view immediately after the Sun sets and when the sky is dark enough. When Venus is at its brightest, it appears visible merely minutes after the Sun has set.
- The Earth becomes minimum distance from the sun ?
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The Earth shows minimum distance from the Sun on 3rd January.
Correct Option: A
The Earth shows minimum distance from the Sun on 3rd January.
- Which planet is surrounded by ring ?
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Saturn is surrounded by ring. Saturn has a ring around it because it is believed to be very big and has lots of moons, meaning it has a strong pull of gravity. Another major reason is that the asteroids fling into its orbit and the rings are not solid.
Correct Option: A
Saturn is surrounded by ring. Saturn has a ring around it because it is believed to be very big and has lots of moons, meaning it has a strong pull of gravity. Another major reason is that the asteroids fling into its orbit and the rings are not solid.
- Lunar eclipse occurs
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When earth lies between sun and moon
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When earth lies between sun and moon