2024 Solar Eclipse Quiz

What unusual behavior do flamingos exhibit during a solar eclipse?

• They gather in a circle to protect their young.

• They dive underwater.

• They sing loudly.

• They fly in circles.

Which ancient civilization believed a solar eclipse was a serpent swallowing the sun god?

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Mayans

• The Romans

How long did the totality of the 2024 solar eclipse last in Mexico?

• 3 minutes and 50 seconds

• 4 minutes and 28 seconds

• 5 minutes and 10 seconds

• 2 minutes and 30 seconds

What was unique about the 2024 solar eclipse compared to the October 2023 eclipse?

• It was a partial eclipse.

• The moon covered the entire sun.

• It lasted for 10 minutes.

• It was visible only in Europe.

During which solar cycle phase did the 2024 eclipse occur?

• Solar minimum

• Solar maximum

• Solar rise

• Solar decline

Which city was NOT in the path of totality during the 2024 eclipse?

• New York

• Austin

• Dallas

• San Antonio

What celestial bodies were visible during the 2024 eclipse due to its darkness?

• Mercury and Jupiter

• Jupiter and Venus

• Mars and Venus

• Saturn and Mars

What phenomenon occurs due to atmospheric disturbance during an eclipse?

• Fog

• Rainbows

• Shadow bands

• Auroras

Where was the point of maximum eclipse during the 2024 event?

• A village in Canada

• A village in Mexico

• A city in the USA

• An island in the Caribbean

When will a similar solar eclipse alignment occur again?

• 2060

• 2042

• 2030

• 2050