Eclipses Quiz

What moon phase occurs when a solar eclipse happens?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

How many types of solar eclipses are there?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the term for when the Moon completely covers the Sun during an eclipse?

• Partial Eclipse

• Annular Eclipse

• Total Eclipse

• Hybrid Eclipse

Which type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun?

• Total Eclipse

• Partial Eclipse

• Annular Eclipse

• Hybrid Eclipse

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.

• The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow.

• The Sun moves into the Earth's shadow.

• The Sun moves into the Moon's shadow.

Which type of eclipse can be safely observed without special glasses?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the term for the darkest part of the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Antumbra

• Corona

How often do solar eclipses occur?

• Once a month

• 2-5 times a year

• Once a year

• Every 18 months

What is required for a hybrid eclipse to occur?

• The Moon is at its closest point to Earth.

• The Moon is at its farthest point from Earth.

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun is perfectly circular.

• The curvature of the Earth allows for both total and annular eclipses to occur along different sections of the eclipse's path.