Mysteries of Solar and Lunar Eclipses

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

• 365 days and 6 hours

• 24 hours

• 29 days

• 27.322 days

How often does the moon complete one revolution around Earth?

• Every 24 hours

• Every 29 days

• Every 27.322 days

• Every 365 days

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The sun moves between Earth and the moon

• Earth moves between the sun and the moon

• The moon moves between the sun and Earth

• The sun moves out of the solar system

What is the umbra?

• The darkest part of the moon's shadow on Earth

• The outer layer of the sun

• A type of lunar eclipse

• A lighter shadow on Earth during an eclipse

Which eclipse occurs when the moon is near perigee?

• Partial solar eclipse

• Annular solar eclipse

• Hybrid solar eclipse

• Total solar eclipse

What is visible during an annular solar eclipse?

• A fiery ring around the moon

• The entire sun is blocked out

• A shiny, fiery ring in the sky

• Only the moon is visible

What color does the moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

• Pure white

• Deep blue

• Sunset red

• Bright yellow

What type of lunar eclipse is hard to notice without active observation?

• Annular lunar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

• Penumbral lunar eclipse

Why is it dangerous to watch a solar eclipse with the naked eye?

• It's actually safe to do so

• The moon might collide with Earth

• It can result in permanent eye injuries

• It can cause temporary blindness

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What phenomenon unites millions of stargazers every year?

• Meteor showers

• Solar and lunar eclipses

• The appearance of comets

• The Northern Lights

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