solar eclipse

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.
• The sun doesn't come out during the day. 

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

• sun, earth, moon
• earth, sun, moon
• sun, moon, earth
• moon, earth, sun

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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

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

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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

• True
• False

What is in the middle during a solar eclipse?

• moon
• earth 
• sun

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