Eclipse

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun.

• A solar eclipse is when the Sun passes between the Moon and Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, causing a lunar eclipse.

• A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth.

What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, causing the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, causing the Sun's shadow to fall on the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears completely from the night sky.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

What is a total eclipse?

• A total eclipse is when the sun completely blocks the moon.

• A total eclipse is when the moon partially blocks the sun.

• A total eclipse is when the moon disappears completely.

• A total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun.

What is a partial eclipse?

• A partial eclipse is when only a portion of the sun is obscured by the moon.

• A partial eclipse is when the sun is obscured by a passing comet.

• A partial eclipse is when the sun and moon align perfectly.

• A partial eclipse is when the moon is completely obscured by the sun.

What is an annular eclipse?

• An annular eclipse is a type of solar eclipse.

• An annular eclipse is a type of rainbow.

• An annular eclipse is a type of tornado.

• An annular eclipse is a type of lunar eclipse.

Why is it important to use proper eye protection during a solar eclipse?

• To block out harmful UV rays

• To improve night vision

• To prevent eye damage or blindness from intense solar radiation.

• To enhance the viewing experience

What are some safe ways to view a solar eclipse?

• Stare directly at the sun without protection

• View through a telescope without proper filters

• Use regular sunglasses

• Use solar viewing glasses, a pinhole projector, or watch a live stream online.

How does a lunar eclipse occur?

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves out of its orbit and blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, causing the Sun's shadow to fall on the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, causing the Moon's shadow to fall on the Earth.

What is the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse?

• The main difference is the extent to which the sun is covered by the moon.

• The number of planets visible during the eclipse

• The color of the sky during the eclipse

• The time of day when the eclipse occurs

Why should you never look directly at the sun during an eclipse?

• To prevent eye damage from the intense light and radiation emitted by the sun during an eclipse.

• To absorb more vitamin D

• To improve eyesight

• To communicate with aliens