Solar Eclipse video quiz

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The moon is between the Earth and the sun

• The sun is between the Earth and the moon

Although the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, it is 400 times (a)   to Earth.

The moon's orbit around the Earth is a perfect circle.

• True

• False

You should never look directly at the sun because it can damage your (a)  

How often does a solar eclipse happen somewhere on Earth?

• Every 1 or 2 years

• Every 1000 years

• Every day

What effect is seen just before totality?

• The diamond ring

• The angel halo

• The shiny plate

Is the moon moving away from Earth or towards Earth?

• Away

• Towards