Eclipse Quiz

What causes an eclipse to occur?

• The moon goes behind the sun.

• Earth's shadow hits the moon or the moon's shadow hits Earth.

• The sun moves between the Earth and the moon.

• The Earth moves into the sun's shadow.

What are the two types of eclipses mentioned in the text?

• Lunar and stellar eclipses

• Solar and lunar eclipses

• Solar and planetary eclipses

• Terrestrial and lunar eclipses

What is the term for the darkest part of the moon's shadow during an eclipse?

• Corona

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Eclipse shadow

Why does the moon rarely go directly between Earth and the sun?

• Because the moon's orbit is a perfect circle.

• Because the moon's orbit is the same as Earth's orbit.

• Because the moon's orbit is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit.

• Because the sun's gravity prevents it.

When can a lunar eclipse occur?

• When the moon is closest to the sun

• When Earth is directly between the moon and the sun

• When the moon is in the penumbra of Earth's shadow

• During a new moon

What is visible during a total solar eclipse that is not usually visible?

• The penumbra

• The umbra

• The solar corona

• The partial solar eclipse

What does photo (A) in the image depict?

• A partial solar eclipse

• A total solar eclipse

• A lunar eclipse

• A partial lunar eclipse

What does photo (B) in the image depict?

• A partial solar eclipse

• A total solar eclipse

• A lunar eclipse

• A partial lunar eclipse

How long can you watch a partial lunar eclipse pass across the moon?

• For one hour

• For two or three hours

• For half an hour

• For the entire night

During most lunar eclipses, how are the Earth, the moon, and the sun positioned?

• In a perfect line

• The moon is between the Earth and the sun

• The Earth is between the moon and the sun

• They are not quite in line