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 sequence during a solar eclipse?

• sun, earth, moon

• earth, sun, moon

• sun, moon, earth

• moon, earth, sun

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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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During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked

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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

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Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase?

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

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You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.

• True
• False

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What is the ring around the moon during solar eclipse called?

• Cortana

• Corona

• Light ring

• Sun light

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What phase of a solar eclipse is shown in the picture?

• Umbra

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

• Dumbumbra

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

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

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