space medium MCQ

Which constellation contains the star Vega, the fifth-brightest in the night sky?

  1. Lyra
  2. Cygnus
  3. Aquila
  4. Boötes

Answer: Lyra

Vega is the brightest star in Lyra and part of the Summer Triangle asterism. It was once the North Star and will be again in ~12,000 years.

Topic Astronomy - Constellations
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, General Awareness
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