Solar Eclipse Trivia

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

• In Alignment
• Above each other

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

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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

• Total
• Umbra

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.

This type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth?

• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse

During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked

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

• True
• False

After a total solar eclipse, how long does it take before total day light is restored?

• 1 hour
• 15 minutes

The word solar comes from:

• Spanish word for universe
• Latin word for sun