CNN 10 Solar Eclipse

What special event is CNN 10 dedicating the episode to?

• The solstice

• A meteor shower

• The lunar eclipse

• The solar eclipse

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The sun passes between the Earth and the moon

• The moon passes between the Earth and the sun

• The planets align

• The Earth passes between the sun and the moon

How long can the total eclipse last?

• Up to 8 minutes

• Up to 6 minutes

• Up to 4 minutes

• Up to 2 minutes

When will the next total solar eclipse occur in the United States?

• In about 20 years

• In 15 years

• In 10 years

• In 5 years

How many U.S. states does the path of totality stretch across?

• Less than 5 states

• More than 10 states

• More than 60 states

• Less than ten states

What is the path of totality?

• The trajectory of a comet

• The path the moon takes around the Earth

• The narrow track where the total eclipse is visible

• The path the sun takes across the sky

Who can see a partial solar eclipse?

• Everyone on Earth

• Only those in North America

• Only those in the path of totality

• Those outside the path of totality in the contiguous U.S. states

What should you wear to safely view the eclipse?

• Swimming goggles

• Certified eclipse glasses

• 3D glasses

• Sunglasses

What can happen if you don't use proper eye protection during an eclipse?

• Temporary blindness

• Improved vision

• Nothing

• Severe eye damage