Solar Eclipse

Front

What must happen in order for there to be an eclipse?

Back

the sun, earth, and moon must perfectly align

Front

During a solar eclipse...

Back

The sun is blocked by the moon

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon doesn't completely cover the sun?

Back

partial solar eclipse

Front

The Moon completes an orbit around the Earth once every ______

Back

27.3 days

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

New

Front

Why do eclipses not occur with every new and full moon?

Back

The moon's orbit is tilted.

Front

It is the portion of the Moon's shadow where the Moon completely covers the sun

Back

umbra

Answer explanation

Front

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

Back

Penumbra

Front

Name the eclipse: solar eclipse, lunar eclipse

Back

solar eclipse

Front

Which of the following is not true about a total solar eclipse?

• When it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the corona
• It is dangerous to look at without the proper device
• It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth
• You must be within the moon's umbra to see it

Back

It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth