Eclipses & Tides

Front

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Umbra

Front

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Penumbra

Front

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

Back

In alignment

Front

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________ (Options: Full moon, New moon, Waxing moon).

Back

Full moon

Front

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________ (Options: Full moon, New moon, Quarter moon).

Back

New moon

Front

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse

Front

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse

Front

What does number 1 in the image to the left represent?

Back

Umbra

Front

What does number 2 in the image to the left represent?

Back

Penumbra

Front

During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur? Options: 3rd Quarter, 1st Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon

Back

Full Moon