Solar Eclipse Quiz

What celestial event will occur on April 8th, 2024?

• A total lunar eclipse

• A total solar eclipse

• A partial solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

In a solar eclipse, which celestial body blocks the Sun's light?

• The Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• The Earth

What are the two parts of the Moon's shadow during a solar eclipse?

• Antumbra and Penumbra

• Umbra and Penumbra

• Penumbra and Antumbra

• Umbra and Antumbra

Why is the shape of the umbra not a perfect circle?

• The Sun's rays are uneven

• The Earth's rotation affects it

• The Earth's atmosphere distorts it

• The Moon is not a perfect sphere

Which spacecraft has helped in mapping the Moon's surface for eclipse predictions?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Voyager 1

• Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

• Mars Rover