The Great Celestial Event: Solar Eclipse Quiz

What date was the special abbreviated version of CNN 10 dedicated to the solar eclipse aired?

• Sunday, April 7th

• Monday, April 8th

• Tuesday, April 9th

• Wednesday, April 10th

How long could the total solar eclipse last for those in the path of totality?

• Up to 6 minutes

• Up to 4 minutes

• Up to 2 minutes

• Up to 3 minutes

What type of eclipse will people outside of the direct path witness?

• Annular eclipse

• Hybrid eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Partial eclipse

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

• In about 20 years

• In about 25 years

• In about 10 years

• In about 15 years

How many US states does the path of totality stretch across?

• More than 20 US states

• More than 5 US states

• More than 10 US states

• More than 15 US states

What is necessary to safely view a total or partial eclipse?

• Binoculars

• Regular sunglasses

• Certified eclipse glasses

• 3D glasses

What can occur if you view the eclipse without proper protection?

• Color blindness

• Night vision

• Solar retina burn

• Temporary blindness

What is the timing for CNN's special digital live stream of the solar eclipse event?

• From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern

• From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern

• From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern

• From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern

How many people across Mexico, the United States, and Canada could see the sun completely darkened by the moon's shadow?

• More than 12 million people

• More than 32 million people

• More than 22 million people

• More than 42 million people

What should be visible in all 48 contiguous US states?

• A total solar eclipse

• A partial solar eclipse

• An annular solar eclipse

• A hybrid solar eclipse