SOLAR ECLIPSE

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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Staring at the Sun will not cause permanent damage to your eyes.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

The closest star to the Earth. A huge ball of gas.

• planet
• solar system
• sun
• moon

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

• Total
• Umbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• In Alignment
• Above each other

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1