Eclipse Quiz

What is the shadow cast on Earth during a solar eclipse called?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Corona

During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body is between the Sun and the Moon?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• A comet

What is the term for the complete shadow cast by the Earth during a lunar eclipse?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Corona

What is the sequence of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Moon, Sun, Earth

Why don’t lunar eclipses occur during every full moon?

• The Earth's orbit is not perfectly circular.

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit.

• The Sun is not always aligned with the Earth and Moon.

• The Moon is too far from Earth during some full moons.

What is the main topic of the document?

• Types of stars

• Types of eclipses

• Types of planets

• Types of galaxies

Which type of eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun?

• Total Solar

• Partial Lunar

• Annular Solar

• Partial Solar

Which type of eclipse can occur during the day?

• Total Lunar

• Partial Lunar

• Annular Solar

• Total Solar

During an annular eclipse, what can be seen?

• A total blackout

• A thin ring of light

• The full Sun

• The full Moon

Why does the Moon not cover the Sun completely during an annular eclipse?

• The Moon is too small

• The Sun is too far

• The Moon is at its furthest point in orbit

• The Sun is too large