Solar Eclipses Quiz

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon completely covers the sun, turning day into night.

• The moon partially covers the sun.

• The sun and moon are both visible in the sky.

• The sun is completely visible.

Why is it important to wear special glasses during a solar eclipse?

• To see the moon more clearly.

• To protect your eyes from harmful rays.

• To enhance the colors of the eclipse.

• To avoid missing the eclipse.

What did some ancient civilizations believe about solar eclipses?

• They were caused by a giant creature swallowing the sun.

• They were a sign of good fortune.

• They were a natural phenomenon with no significance.

• They were caused by the Earth moving in front of the sun.

Why don't solar eclipses occur every month?

• The moon's orbit is perfectly aligned with the Earth and sun.

• The moon's orbit is slightly tilted.

• The sun is too far away.

• The Earth rotates too quickly.

What is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

• The Earth must be between the sun and the moon.

• The Earth and moon must be on opposite sides of the sun.

• The sun must be between the Earth and the moon.

• The moon must be between the sun and the Earth.