What phase must the Moon be in for a solar eclipse to occur?

Solar Eclipse Concepts and Facts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Last Quarter
First Quarter
New Moon
Full Moon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do solar eclipses not occur every month?
The Moon's orbit is perfectly circular.
The Moon's orbit is tilted by about 5 degrees.
The Earth is too far from the Sun.
The Sun's rays are too strong.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Umbra during a solar eclipse?
A region where the Sun is partially visible
The light from the Sun that reaches Earth
A narrow cone of shadow where the Sun is completely blocked
A bright area around the Moon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do to safely view a solar eclipse?
Use a telescope without a filter
Look directly at the Sun without protection
Wear protective eyewear
Use regular sunglasses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens during the totality phase of a solar eclipse?
The Sun is partially visible
The Moon moves away from the Sun
The Sun is completely covered by the Moon
The Sun becomes brighter
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Penumbra during a solar eclipse?
A region where the Sun is partially visible
The shadow of the Earth on the Moon
The bright area around the Sun
A region where the Sun is completely blocked
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it dangerous to look at the Sun during an eclipse without protection?
The Sun is too far away
The Sun's rays are blocked by the Moon
The Sun emits harmful UV radiation
The Moon reflects too much light
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