Understanding the Moon's Phases and Eclipses

How many times larger is the Sun compared to the Moon?

• 100 times

• 500 times

• 400 times

• 200 times

What is the closest point of the Moon to the Earth called?

• Eclipse

• Solstice

• Apogee

• Perigee

What natural phenomenon occurs when the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth?

• Solar Eclipse

• Harvest Moon

• Blue Moon

• Lunar Eclipse

Why don't we experience a solar and lunar eclipse every month?

• The Sun moves too quickly

• The Earth is flat

• The Moon's orbit is circular

• The Moon's orbit is tilted

What is the term for when the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic plane?

• Lunar nodes

• Solar flares

• Star gates

• Moon beams

What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is closer to Apogee?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Penumbral Solar Eclipse

How long can a total solar eclipse last at most?

• 5 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

What is the darkest part of the Moon's shadow called?

• Corona

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

• Umbra

Which eclipse can be observed from anywhere on Earth where it is night?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Total Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Lunar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

What causes the Moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

• Red moon dust

• The Moon is leaving Earth's orbit

• Sunlight bending around the Earth

• The Moon is closer to the Sun