Solar Eclipse

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When does a solar eclipse occur?

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The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth.

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse? Options: sun, earth, moon, earth, sun, moon, sun, moon, earth, moon, earth, sun

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sun, moon, earth

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following? Options: A total solar eclipse, A total lunar eclipse, A partial solar eclipse, A partial lunar eclipse

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A total solar eclipse

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During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur? Options: full moon, first quarter moon, third quarter moon, new moon

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new moon

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following? Options: a partial lunar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse, a total solar eclipse

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a partial solar eclipse

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

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Umbra

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

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Penumbra

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If these three bodies are lined up with each other, what would this diagram represent? Options: full moon, new moon, lunar eclipse, solar eclipse

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solar eclipse

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True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.

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True

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The word solar comes from:

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Latin word for sun