Understanding Solar Eclipses

What causes a Solar Eclipse?

• The Sun comes in between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth comes in between the Moon and the Sun

• The Moon comes in between the Earth and the Sun

• The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon

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From where can a Solar Eclipse be seen?

• Only from the locations where the shadow of the Moon falls

• Anywhere on Earth

• Only from the Moon

• Only during the night

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What is the Umbra during a Solar Eclipse?

• The portion of the Moon's shadow where the Moon completely covers the Sun

• The name of a special telescope to watch Solar Eclipses

• The area beyond the umbra where the Moon is in front of the Sun but doesn't cover it entirely

• The portion where the Moon partially covers the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of Solar Eclipse occurs when you are in the Umbra?

• No Eclipse

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

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What is the Antumbra?

• The central region of the Sun visible during an Eclipse

• The area where the Moon completely covers the Sun

• The area where the Moon partially covers the Sun

• The area beyond the umbra where the Moon is in front of the Sun but doesn't cover it entirely

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens during an Annular Solar Eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun

• The Sun completely covers the Moon

• The outline of the Sun can be seen around the shadow of the Moon

• The Sun appears completely dark

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the Penumbra?

• The darkest part of the Moon's shadow

• The outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere

• The area of the shadow where only a portion of the Moon is in front of the Sun

• The area where the Moon completely blocks the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of Solar Eclipse occurs when you are in the Penumbra?

• No Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Total Solar Eclipse

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Why should one not watch the Solar Eclipse with bare eyes?

• Because it happens during the night

• Because it can be seen from anywhere on Earth

• Because it can last up to seven and a half minutes

• Because of the harmful UV rays

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What is the longest duration a total Solar Eclipse can last?

• Fifteen minutes

• Ten minutes

• Seven and a half minutes

• Five minutes

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