Solar Eclipse trivia 1

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

• Total
• Umbra

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

• Hawaii
• California
• Oregon
• Washington

After a total solar eclipse, it takes about __________ before total day light is restored.

• 1 hour
• 15 minutes
• 5 minutes
• 30 minutes

What does this line on the map of the United States show about the solar eclipse?

• the path of no eclipse
• the path of totality
• the path of the lunar eclipse

A solar eclipse can only happen in the full moon stage.

• True
• False

A solar eclipse can only happen in the full moon stage.

• True
• False

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.

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

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?

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