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How long will the maximum duration of the total solar eclipse on April 8 be? Options: 3 minutes and 50 seconds, 4 minutes and 28 seconds, 5 minutes and 12 seconds, 6 minutes and 30 seconds

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4 minutes and 28 seconds

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What is the name given to the phenomenon where beads of light are observed at the edge of the moon's disk during a solar eclipse?

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Bailey's beads

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Which star will be the brightest star over Earth, visible for eclipse watchers on the path of totality outside Mexico and Texas? Options: Rigel, Vega, Sirius, Capella

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Sirius

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What celestial event is referred to as the "horned devil" that may be seen in the night skies of the Northern Hemisphere during the time of the solar eclipse? Options: A solar flare, A comet, A supernova, A planetary alignment

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A comet

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What causes shadow bands to appear during a solar eclipse?

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Fluctuating light levels from the darkening of the sun

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How fast do shadow bands move across the ground and buildings?

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About 10 feet (3 m) per second

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What unusual hues might skywatchers see during a solar eclipse?

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Vivid colors like red and orange

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What phenomenon did scientists use the 1919 solar eclipse to confirm?

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The theory of relativity

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Expected temperature drop during the total solar eclipse on April 8?

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2.8 degrees Celsius or more

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What behavior might animals exhibit during a solar eclipse?

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Activities related to their "circadian rhythm"