Yr7 Lunar and Solar Eclipeses

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun

• The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth moves away from the Sun

Answer explanation

During a solar eclipse, the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Sun to be temporarily blocked from view.

What occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Equinox

• Solstice

Answer explanation

When the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, a solar eclipse occurs, where the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Earth moves away from the Moon

Answer explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun

• The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth moves away from the Moon

Answer explanation

During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

What is it called when the Sun is obscured by the Moon during the day?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Equinox

• Solstice

Answer explanation

When the Sun is obscured by the Moon during the day, it is called a solar eclipse.

When does a solar eclipse occur?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Earth moves away from the Sun

Answer explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Moon to cast a shadow on the Earth.

What is it called when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Equinox

• Solstice

Answer explanation

When the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, it is called a solar eclipse, making it the correct answer.

What causes the Sun to be obscured during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth's shadow

• The Moon's shadow

• The Sun's shadow

• The Earth's rotation

Answer explanation

During a solar eclipse, the Sun is obscured by the Moon's shadow as it passes between the Earth and the Sun.

What causes the Moon to appear darker during a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth's shadow

• The Moon's shadow

• The Sun's shadow

• The Moon's rotation

Answer explanation

The Earth's shadow causes the Moon to appear darker during a lunar eclipse.

What do we call it when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Equinox

• Solstice

Answer explanation

When the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, it is called a Lunar eclipse, making it the correct choice.