Solar 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

Which is the safest way to view a solar eclipse?

• With a buddy
• With a telescope
• With eye protection
• With your mom

All people in the continental US will get to see at least a partial eclipse.

• True
• False

The eclipse's first contact  in totality will happen in what state?

• Hawaii
• California
• Oregon
• Washington

How many years ago did the last total solar eclipse occur in the Continental US?

• 43 years ago
• 38 years ago
• 27 years ago
• 108 years ago

Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?

• New Moon
• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous

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

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment