All About Eclipses

What is the outer, fainter part of the shadow called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• penumbra

• umbra

• partial

• umbrella

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is located between the Sun and the Earth?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

What type of eclipse is dangerous to look at?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse only happens during a _______ moon.

• new

• full

• first quarter

• third quarter

How long does a lunar eclipse last?

• seconds

• hours

• minutes

• days

How long does a solar eclipse last?

• seconds

• hours

• minutes

• days

When is a lunar eclipse visible?

• day time

• night time

• any time

When is a solar eclipse visible?

• day time

• night time

• any time

A solar eclipse only happens during a _______ moon.

• new

• full

• first quarter

• third quarter