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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen? The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon., The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

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The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

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During a solar eclipse...

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The sun is blocked

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True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.

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True

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Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase? Options: New Moon, Waning Crescent, Waxing Crescent, Waning Gibbous

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New Moon

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The date of the solar eclipse is __________________.

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August 21, 2017

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If you want to be the first person to experience totality in the continental United States you would be in which state? (Options: Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon)

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Oregon

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Staring at the Sun will not cause permanent damage to your eyes.

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False

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The closest star to the Earth. A huge ball of gas.

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sun

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You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.

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True

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

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Umbra