Get Ready for the 2017 Solar Eclipse

The video explains the solar eclipse phenomenon, highlighting the path of totality where the moon fully blocks the sun. It emphasizes the importance of using proper eye protection, like eclipse glasses, when viewing the eclipse. The video also provides historical context, noting the rarity of such events, with the last coast-to-coast eclipse in the US occurring in 1918 and the next one expected in 2024.

What is the path of totality in a solar eclipse?

• A path where the sun is completely visible

• A path where the moon is not visible

• A path where the moon partially covers the sun

• A path where the moon fully blocks the sun

Why is it important to use eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse?

• To see the eclipse in 3D

• To magnify the eclipse

• To protect your eyes from harmful rays

• To enhance the colors of the eclipse

When is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without protection?

• At sunrise and sunset

• During the entire eclipse

• Only during totality

• When the sun is partially covered

When was the last total solar eclipse that crossed the US coast to coast?

• 2017

• 1918

• 2024

• 1963

When is the next total solar eclipse expected in the continental US?

• 2030

• 2024

• 2026

• 2022