Eclipses Quiz

What is an eclipse?

• When a planet gets in the way of the Sun's light

• When a moon gets in the way of the Sun's light

• When the Earth gets in the way of the Sun's light

• When the Sun gets in the way of the Moon's light

What are the two kinds of eclipses experienced on Earth?

• Lunar eclipses and planetary eclipses

• Solar eclipses and planetary eclipses

• Solar eclipses and solar flares

• Solar eclipses and lunar eclipses

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon gets in the way of the Sun's light and it gets dark

• The Earth gets in the way of the Sun's light and it gets dark

• The Sun gets in the way of the Moon's light and it gets dark

• The Moon gets in the way of the Earth's light and it gets dark

How often does a total solar eclipse happen somewhere on Earth?

• Every week

• Every month

• Every day

• Every year and a half

Why don't we have a lunar eclipse every month?

• The Moon is too far away from Earth to be in Earth's shadow

• The Moon is always behind Earth and never gets hit by light from the Sun

• The Moon's path around Earth is tilted compared to Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Moon is too small to cause an eclipse

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth gets in the way of the Moon's light and the Moon fades away

• The Sun gets in the way of the Moon's light and it gets dark

• The Moon gets in the way of the Sun's light and it gets dark

• The Earth gets in the way of the Sun's light and the Moon fades away

Why does the Moon look reddish during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon is closer to Mars during a lunar eclipse

• The Moon is made of red rock

• The Moon reflects red light from the Sun

• Earth's atmosphere absorbs the other colors while bending some sunlight toward the Moon

How often does the same spot on Earth get to see a solar eclipse?

• Every decade

• Every year

• Every few centuries

• Every few minutes

What should you use to view a solar eclipse?

• Sunglasses

• Special solar viewing glasses

• Telescope

• Binoculars

How can you remember the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon gets darker in a solar eclipse, while the Sun gets darker in a lunar eclipse

• Both the Sun and the Moon get darker in a solar eclipse

• The Sun gets darker in a solar eclipse, while the Moon gets darker in a lunar eclipse

• Neither the Sun nor the Moon get darker in a lunar eclipse