What star am I? Answer 10 quick questions and this quiz matches your personality to one of 12 real stars, from dramatic Betelgeuse to the rare Sun.
Personality quiz
What star are you?
Answer 10 quick questions and find out which star in the night sky matches your personality.
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The 12 star personality types
Each result takes its personality from a real fact about the star.
- Sirius: the star of the show. It is the brightest star in the night sky.
- Polaris: the steady one. The North Star has guided sailors for centuries.
- Betelgeuse: the drama queen. This red supergiant will end in a supernova.
- Vega: the artist. It was the first star after the Sun to be photographed.
- Rigel: the overachiever. It puts out over 100,000 times the light of the Sun.
- Antares: the competitor. Its name means rival of Mars.
- Arcturus: the adventurer. It moves through the galaxy on a path of its own.
- Aldebaran: the loyal friend. Its name means the follower.
- Capella: the social one. It looks like one star but is four.
- Algol: the trickster. The Demon Star dims every 2.87 days.
- Proxima Centauri: the introvert. It is the closest star to the Sun and too faint to see without a telescope.
- The Sun (rare): the warm center of everything. About 1 quiz in 25 ends here.
Where to find your star
| Star | Type | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Sirius | White main sequence | Canis Major |
| Polaris | Yellow supergiant | Ursa Minor |
| Betelgeuse | Red supergiant | Orion |
| Vega | White main sequence | Lyra |
| Rigel | Blue supergiant | Orion |
| Antares | Red supergiant | Scorpius |
| Arcturus | Orange giant | Bootes |
| Aldebaran | Orange giant | Taurus |
| Capella | Yellow giants (two pairs) | Auriga |
| Algol | Eclipsing multiple star | Perseus |
| Proxima Centauri | Red dwarf | Centaurus |
| The Sun | Yellow dwarf | None |
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FAQ
What star am I?
Take the quiz above to find out. Your answers about friends, weekends and deadlines match you to one of 12 stars, from Sirius to Proxima Centauri.
What star are you if you get the rare result?
The rare result is the Sun. About 1 quiz in 25 ends with the Sun, and it takes warm answers on the superpower and song questions.
Is this my star sign?
No. A star sign comes from your birth date and the zodiac. This quiz uses your personality and does not ask for your birthday.
Are these real stars?
Yes. All 12 results are real stars and the facts on each result card are real. The personalities are just for fun.
Can I see my star in the night sky?
Yes, unless you got Proxima Centauri, which takes a telescope. The other night sky results are visible to the naked eye. Polaris and Capella are easiest from the Northern Hemisphere. Use the table above to find the constellation.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Retake it as many times as you like. Different answers can give you a different star.
