What happens during a Total Solar Eclipse?

The moon blocks out the Sun entirely

The moon partially blocks the Sun

What happens during a partial solar eclipse?

The moon blocks out a portion of the Sun

The moon completely covers the Sun

The Sun blocks out a portion of the moon

The Sun completely covers the moon

What is an Annular Eclipse?

An Annular Eclipse occurs when the Moon is at its furthest point in orbit and its shape will not cover the Sun completely, resulting in a thin ring of light emerging from the outside rim of the moon.

An Annular Eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, resulting in total darkness.

An Annular Eclipse is a type of lunar eclipse where the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.

An Annular Eclipse happens when the Sun is at its closest point to the Earth, making it appear larger.

During an Annular Eclipse, what can be seen?

A thin ring of light emerging from the outside rim of the moon.

The moon completely covering the sun.

The sun appearing larger than the moon.

When does an Annular Eclipse occur?

When the Moon is at its furthest point in orbit

When the Moon is closest to Earth

When the Sun is completely covered

What is a Partial Lunar Eclipse?

A Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes through only a part of Earth's umbra.

A Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the lightest part (penumbra) of Earth's shadow.

A Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs when the moon is completely covered by Earth's shadow.

A Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs when the moon is not affected by Earth's shadow at all.

When does a Partial Lunar Eclipse occur?

Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs only at Full moon phase and at night.

Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs during the New moon phase.

Partial Lunar Eclipse can occur at any time of the day.

Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs only during a solar eclipse

Which of the following statements is true about a Partial Lunar Eclipse?

It occurs only at Full moon phase.

It occurs during the new moon phase.

It occurs when the moon passes into the darkest part of Earth's shadow.

What is the penumbra?

The area of partial shadow surrounding the total shadow (umbra) cast by the Earth or Moon.

The bright outer ring of a solar eclipse.

The shadow cast by a small object in space.

What happens during a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse?

The Moon passes through the penumbra.

The Earth blocks the Sun's light completely.

The Moon is in the Earth's shadow.

What occurs during a Total Lunar Eclipse?

The Moon passes entirely through the umbra.

The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

The Moon passes through the penumbra only.

The Sun is obscured by the Earth.

A natural phenomenon where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.

A type of weather pattern involving strong winds and rain.

A phase of the moon when it is completely visible in the night sky.

A type of star formation in the galaxy.

What is the difference between solar and lunar eclipses?

Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

Solar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, while lunar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Solar eclipses and lunar eclipses both occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

Solar eclipses and lunar eclipses both occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Explain which moon phase happens during a lunar/solar eclipse and why it will not be in any other phase.

A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon, and a solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.

A lunar eclipse occurs during a new moon, and a solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

Both lunar and solar eclipses occur during a half moon.

Eclipses can occur during any moon phase.

Essential Questions on Eclipses

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth determine the type of eclipse.

True

False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an eclipse?

The total or partial obscuring of a planet, star, or moon by another celestial object.

A type of lunar phase where the moon is full.

A phenomenon where the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

A type of star formation process.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the types of eclipses?

Solar and lunar

Lunar and solar

Partial and total

Annular and penumbral

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes an eclipse?

The total or partial obscuring of a celestial object

The appearance of a new star

The rotation of the Earth

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, totally or partially obscuring Earth's view of the sun?

Solar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse

New Moon

Full Moon

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

New moon phase

Full moon phase

First quarter phase

Last quarter phase

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A solar eclipse occurs during daylight.

True

False

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Essential Questions on Eclipses

36 questions

The positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth determine the type of eclipse.

What is an eclipse?

What are the types of eclipses?

Which of the following describes an eclipse?

What occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, totally or partially obscuring Earth's view of the sun?

During which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

A solar eclipse occurs during daylight.

What occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun?

During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

A lunar eclipse occurs during the day.

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