Eclipses

Front

Compared to the Sun, what is the apparent size of the Moon in the sky?

Back

about the same size

Front

Which generic term is used when one object passes into the shadow of another object? Options: terminator, eclipse, occlusion, solstice

Back

eclipse

Front

When the Moon blocks the Sun, it's called a _____

Back

solar eclipse

Front

When the Earth blocks the Sun, it's called a _____

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete an orbit of the Earth? Options: one day, one week, one month, one year

Back

one month

Front

The Earth orbits the Sun once per _____

Back

year

Front

The Moon’s orbit is tilted with respect to Earth’s, by about _____

Back

5°

Front

During a solar eclipse, what is the phase of the Moon?

Back

new moon

Front

What is the innermost and darkest part of a shadow called? Options: umbra, penumbra, antumbra, terminator

Back

umbra

Front

Which word means “almost” or “nearly” in shadow? (Options: umbra, penumbra, antumbra, partumbra)

Back

penumbra