Why does it get dark during a solar eclipse?

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What will cause some schools to close on April 8th, 2024? Options: A power outage, A national holiday, A solar eclipse, Heavy snowfall

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A solar eclipse

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What blocks the Sun's light during a solar eclipse?

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The moon

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What is the biggest shadow ever seen? Options: A tree's shadow, The moon's shadow during an eclipse, A mountain's shadow, A building's shadow

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The moon's shadow during an eclipse

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What part of the moon's shadow makes it really dark on Earth?

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The darkest part

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What is the 'diamond ring' effect?

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A dazzling Sunbeam just before totality

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What happens to the sky's appearance during a total solar eclipse?

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It appears as if it's sunset

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What do animals do during a total solar eclipse?

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They act as if it's evening

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Why do you need special glasses to watch a solar eclipse?

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To protect your eyes from bright sunlight

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How often do solar eclipses happen?

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It varies

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Why is experiencing a solar eclipse special?

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It's a rare event