Eclipses & Tides

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

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Waxing moon

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Quarter moon

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

What does number 1 in the image to the left represent?

• Umbra
• Penumbra

What does number 2 in the image to the left represent?

• Umbra
• Penumbra

During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• 3rd Quarter
• 1st Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon