Solar Eclipse Review

What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Earth, Sun

During a solar eclipse, an observer on Earth standing in the Moon's umbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse

• A total lunar eclipse

• A partial solar eclipse

• A partial lunar eclipse

During a solar eclipse, an observer on Earth standing in the Moon's penumbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse

• A total lunar eclipse

• A partial solar eclipse

• A partial lunar eclipse

Identify in this diagram where the penumbra is:

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

A solar eclipse occurs when:

• The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

• The Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

• The Sun blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

During what Moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• A first quarter Moon

• A third quarter Moon

• A full Moon

• A new Moon