Eclipse Knowledge Quiz

What occurs when the moon blocks the sun and casts a shadow on Earth?

• A lunar eclipse

• A total eclipse

• A solar eclipse

• A penumbral eclipse

Which type of solar eclipse leaves a ring of sunlight visible?

• Annular eclipse

• Partial eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

What is the lighter outer part of a shadow called, where only part of the sun is blocked?

• Corona

• Totality

• Umbra

• Penumbra

During which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

• First quarter

• Last quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

Which type of lunar eclipse is often hard to notice due to the slight dimming of the moon?

• Annular eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Partial eclipse

• Penumbral eclipse