Eclipses

Front

A solar eclipse happens during the ______________.

Back

Day

Front

A ______________ eclipse is when the moon is further away from the earth and is unable to block the sun completely so the sun looks like a ring.

Back

Annular

Front

During a solar eclipse, the ______________ is blocked by the moon.

Back

Sun

Front

The ______________ is the sun's atmosphere that is visible during a solar eclipse.

Back

Corona

Front

A ________________ eclipse is when the sun or moon is fully blocked.

Back

Total

Front

What is the term for the shadow cast by the moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

What is the term for the outer part of the shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.

Front

What is the maximum number of solar eclipses that can occur in a year?

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5