Eclipses Review

What produces a solar eclipse?

• The moon's orbit crossing the plane of the ecliptic

• The moon casting a dark shadow on Earth

• The moon moving in a line directly between Earth and the sun

• The moon moving within Earth's shadow

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• During half-moon phases

• During full-moon phases

• During crescent-moon phases

• During new-moon phases

Why do solar eclipses and lunar eclipses not occur every new moon and full moon, respectively?

• Because the moon's orbit is parallel to the plane of Earth's orbit

• Because the moon's orbit is inclined about 5 degrees to the plane that contains Earth and the sun

• Because the moon's orbit is perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit

• Because the moon's orbit is inclined about 10 degrees to the plane that contains Earth and the sun

How many eclipses usually occur in a year?

• Eight

• Two

• Four

• Six

What happens during a total lunar eclipse?

• The moon is completely within Earth's shadow but is still visible as a coppery disk

• The moon is partially within Earth's shadow and is not visible

• The moon is completely within Earth's shadow and is not visible

• The moon is partially within Earth's shadow but is still visible as a coppery disk

How long can a total eclipse of the moon last?

• Up to six hours

• Up to four hours

• Up to two hours

• Up to eight hours

What is the size of the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse?

• About the size of South Carolina

• About the size of California

• About the size of Texas

• About the size of Florida

What is visible to people in the dark part of the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse?

• No eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Total solar eclipse

• Partial solar eclipse

Where are partial solar eclipses more common?

• Equatorial regions

• Polar regions

• Temperate regions

• Tropical regions

When will the next total solar eclipse visible from the United States take place?

• April 8, 2022

• April 8, 2025

• April 8, 2023

• April 8, 2024