Quiz  /  Eclipses

  • 1. 
    What is a solar eclipse?

  • All of the above
  • When the Sun is blocked by another planet
  • When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
  • When the Moon passes in front of the Sun

  • 2. 
    What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where only a portion of the Moon is in front of the Sun?

  • Antumbra
  • Umbra
  • Penumbra

  • 3. 
    What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon covers the Sun, but the outline of the Sun can still be seen?

  • Antumbra
  • Penumbra
  • Umbra

  • 4. 
    What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon completely covers the Sun?

  • Penumbra
  • Antumbra
  • Umbra

  • 5. 
    What type of solar eclipse occurs when only a portion of the Sun is blocked by the Moon?

  • Total
  • Special
  • Partial
  • Lunar

  • 6. 
    What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is completely covered by the Moon?

  • Special
  • Lunar
  • Total
  • Annular

  • 7. 
    What is a lunar eclipse?

  • All of the above
  • When the Moon passes in front of the Sun
  • When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
  • When the Sun is blocked by another planet

  • 8. 
    What color will the Moon sometimes appear during a lunar eclipse?

  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Yellow

  • 9. 
    Around how long can a solar eclipse last?

  • 7.5 minutes
  • 1.5 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 1.5 hours

  • 10. 
    True or False: Looking directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can damage your eyes.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE
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