Solar Eclipse 2024

What date will the 2024 solar eclipse occur in the U.S.?

• May 12
• March 19
• April 8
• June 5

What is the role of the moon in a solar eclipse?

• Blocks the sun's disk
• Reflects sunlight onto Earth
• Causes the sun to disappear
• Creates a shadow on Earth

What time will the shadow of the moon pass into Texas on April 8, 2024?

• 10:00 a.m.
• 3:00 p.m.
• 12:00 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m.

What is the term used to describe the period of darkness lasting several minutes during a total solar eclipse?

• Partiality
• Eclipsity
• Totality
• Obscurity

What must eclipse glasses have to ensure they are safe for viewing the solar eclipse?

• Random numbers
• No markings
• NASA approval stamp
• ISO icon and reference number 12312-2

What organization certifies safe eclipse glasses?

• NASA
• American Astronomical Society
• ISO
• SpaceX

What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse?

• Animals migrate to a different location
• Animals sleep through it
• Animals become more active
• Nocturnal creatures stir, birds and insects fall silent

Where will the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse start in North America?

• Florida
• California
• Canada
• Northern Mexico

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere that can be seen during totality?

• Corona
• Mantle
• Core
• Crust

Which areas in the U.S. will see a total solar eclipse in 2024?

• Rochester, N.Y.
• Los Angeles, CA
• Miami, FL
• Seattle, WA