6.4 Eclipses

What celestial event occurs when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun and casts a shadow on a small part of Earth? (Remembering)

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Syzygy

• Umbra eclipse

During a solar eclipse, where is the Moon in relation to Earth and the Sun? (Understanding)

• Between Earth and the Sun

• Behind Earth, opposite the Sun

• In front of Earth, blocking the Sun

• In alignment with Earth and the Sun

Which part of Earth's shadow blocks the light travelling to the Moon during a lunar eclipse? (Remembering)

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Syzygy

• Annulus

What is the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse during a solar eclipse? (Understanding)

• Total eclipse is visible from the umbra, while partial eclipse is visible from the penumbra.

• Total eclipse is visible from the penumbra, while partial eclipse is visible from the umbra.

• Total eclipse is visible from the entire Earth, while partial eclipse is visible from specific regions.

• Total eclipse is visible during the day, while partial eclipse is visible at night.

Why is a solar eclipse only visible from a small region on Earth's surface? (Understanding)

• The Moon's shadow is small and doesn't cover the entire Earth.

• Earth's atmosphere scatters the sunlight during a solar eclipse.

• The Sun's light is too bright to be completely blocked by the Moon.

• Earth's axial tilt causes the eclipse to be visible only in specific latitudes.

What is an annular eclipse? (Understanding)

• A lunar eclipse that occurs during a full moon phase

• A partial solar eclipse that occurs during a new moon phase

• A total solar eclipse that occurs during a new moon phase

• A solar eclipse that occurs when the Moon is at its furthest point from Earth

What causes the Moon's apparent size to vary during its orbit around Earth (Understanding)

• Changes in Earth's axial tilt

• Gravitational forces from other celestial bodies

• Earth's atmosphere affecting the Moon's visibility

• Variations in the Moon's distance from Earth

How does a lunar eclipse differ from a solar eclipse? (Understanding)

• Lunar eclipse occurs during the day, while solar eclipse occurs at night.

• Lunar eclipse is more common than a solar eclipse.

• Lunar eclipse involves the Moon moving into Earth's shadow, while solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun's light.

• Lunar eclipse darkens the sky during the day, while solar eclipse moves the Moon into Earth's shadow at night.

Which celestial event results in the full moon being moved into Earth's shadow? (Remembering)

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Syzygy

• Annular eclipse

What is the primary difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? (Understanding)

• Solar eclipses occur during the day, while lunar eclipses occur at night.

• Solar eclipses involve the Moon blocking the Sun, while lunar eclipses involve Earth's shadow blocking the Moon.

• Solar eclipses are more common than lunar eclipses.

• Solar eclipses result in complete darkness, while lunar eclipses result in a dimming of the Moon's brightness.