Eclipse Quiz

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Earth.

• When the Earth's shadow is cast on the Sun.

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What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Earth.

• When the Earth's shadow is cast on the Sun.

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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During which phase of the Moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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What causes the shadow during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon

• The Moon's shadow falling on the Earth

• The Sun's shadow falling on the Earth

• The Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

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What must happen for a solar eclipse to be seen from Earth?

• The Moon must be in the New Moon phase and directly between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth must be between the Moon and the Sun.

• The Sun must be directly behind the Earth.

• The Moon must be directly behind the Sun.

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Why don't lunar and solar eclipses happen every month?

• Because the Moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• Because the Earth's orbit around the Sun is perfectly circular.

• Because the Moon is too far from the Earth.

• Because the Sun moves too quickly.

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Which type of eclipse can be more safely observed directly without protective eyewear?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Both can be observed without any protection

• Neither should be observed without protection

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What is the term for the darkest part of the Moon's shadow during a solar eclipse?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Antumbra

• Corona

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