Total Eclipse of the Moon Quiz

What time does the total lunar eclipse begin on April 4th, 2015, in Pacific Daylight Time?

• 3:16 AM

• 2:00 AM

• 5:00 AM

• 4:00 AM

Why is the totality of the April 4th, 2015 eclipse so brief?

• The eclipse is occurring during a solar storm.

• The Moon is passing centrally through Earth's shadow.

• The Moon is skimming the outskirts of Earth's shadow.

• The Earth's shadow is unusually small.

What causes the Moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's orbit is elliptical.

• The Moon is closer to the Sun during the eclipse.

• Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, creating a coppery glow.

• The Moon's surface is covered in red dust.

What is a 'tetrad' in the context of lunar eclipses?

• Four total lunar eclipses occurring in close succession.

• Two consecutive lunar eclipses.

• A single total lunar eclipse.

• A lunar eclipse that lasts more than an hour.

Which of the following dates is NOT part of the 'tetrad' of lunar eclipses?

• March 15th, 2015

• April 4th, 2015

• October 8th, 2014

• April 15th, 2014