Eclipse Quiz

What is an eclipse?

• A time when the sun shines brighter

• A time when the moon passes in front of the Earth or the Sun

• A time when the Earth passes between the moon and the Sun

• A time when the stars disappear

When does a solar eclipse occur?

• When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Earth is between the Moon and the stars

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Earth passes between the stars and the Moon

What do you see during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun

• The Sun completely covers the Moon

• The Earth completely blocks the Moon

• The Sun is completely visible

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon is hidden by the Earth's shadow

• The Sun is hidden by the Earth's shadow

• The Earth is hidden by the Moon's shadow

• The Moon blocks the Sun

What color can the Moon appear during a lunar eclipse?

• Red or orange

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

What is a shadow during an eclipse?

• A dark area caused by an object blocking light

• A bright area in the sky

• A reflection of the Sun

• A part of the Earth

What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

• Solar eclipse happens at night, lunar at day

• Solar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

• Lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon

• Lunar eclipse happens when the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon

How often do solar eclipses occur?

• Every year

• Every 18 months

• Every 100 years

• Once in a lifetime

How often do lunar eclipses occur?

• Every year

• Every 18 months

• Every 5 years

• Once in a lifetime