Eclipses

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Partial eclipse

• Total eclipse

What is the penumbra?

• The darker part of a shadow where no light is visible.

• The lighter part of a shadow where some light is still visible.

• A type of eclipse that occurs during the day.

• The area around a light source that is completely illuminated.

What is the umbra?

• The lightest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

• The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

• A type of solar flare that occurs during an eclipse.

• The area surrounding the eclipse where partial shadow is cast.

How often do solar eclipses occur?

• About 1 time a year.

• About 2 to 5 times a year.

• About 10 times a year.

• About once every few years.

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon partially covers the sun, allowing some sunlight to pass through.

• The moon completely covers the sun, blocking all direct sunlight.

• The sun appears to change color during the eclipse.

• The moon orbits the Earth in a different direction than usual.

How many times larger is the sun’s diameter compared to the moon’s diameter?

• 100 times larger

• 200 times larger

• 400 times larger

• 800 times larger

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a solar eclipse?

• The moon’s light is visible from Earth.

• The moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth.

• A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon.

• The sun appears to be partially or completely covered.

Why does a total solar eclipse not last very long?

• The moon moves quickly in its orbit around the Earth.

• The sun is too large to be blocked for a long time.

• The perfect size match of the sun and the moon means the sun is only blocked for a short time.

• The Earth's atmosphere interferes with the eclipse duration.

What is the significance of the term 'syzygy' in astronomy?

• It refers to the alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line, such as during an eclipse.

• It describes the distance between two celestial bodies.

• It is a term used for the rotation of a planet on its axis.

• It refers to the brightness of a star in relation to others.

What shape does Earth's umbra cast during an eclipse?

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Cone

• Pyramid