Eclipses-I

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

New

Front

A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

Full

Front

Back

C

Front

Where must you be to see a total solar eclipse?

Back

the moon's shadow

Front

Which of the following is not true about a total solar eclipse?
Options: It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth, It is dangerous to look at without the proper device, When it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the corona, You must be within the moon's umbra to see it

Back

It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth

Front

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

At night.

Front

A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase? Options: New Moon, 3rd Quarter, Full Moon, 1st Quarter

Back

Full Moon

Front

During which part of the lunar cycle can a solar eclipse occur? Options: New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter

Back

New Moon

Front

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on Earth.

Back

False

Front

You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.

Back

True