Solar Eclipse video quiz

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The moon is between the Earth and the sun

• The sun is between the Earth and the moon

Although the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, it is 400 times ______ to Earth.

The moon's orbit around the Earth is a perfect circle.

• True

• False

You should never look directly at the sun because it can damage your ____

How often does a solar eclipse happen somewhere on Earth?

• Every 1 or 2 years

• Every 1000 years

• Every day

What effect is seen just before totality?

• The diamond ring

• The angel halo

• The shiny plate

Is the moon moving away from Earth or towards Earth?

• Away

• Towards