Lunar Eclipse Quiz-NASA Goddard

What causes the sudden change in the appearance of the full Moon during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's orbital tilt

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Earth's shadow

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

Why don't eclipses happen twice a month?

• The Moon's orbital tilt remains fixed with respect to the stars

• The Moon's orbital tilt changes with respect to the Sun

• The Earth and the Moon rarely cast long shadows

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted

What causes the Moon to appear a dim red during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's orbital tilt

• The Moon's position in the Earth's shadow

• Sunset behind the Moon

• Sunlight scattered through the Earth's atmosphere

From the surface of the Moon, what would you see during a lunar eclipse?

• The Sun setting behind the Earth

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Moon's position in the Earth's shadow

• The Earth passing through the Moon's shadow

Why do eclipses happen about twice a year?

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted

• The Earth and the Moon rarely shade each other

• The Moon's orbital tilt changes with respect to the Sun

• The Moon's position in the Earth's shadow