Solar Eclipse of 2024

How much farther away is the sun than the moon?

• The sun is 400 times farther away than the moon.

• The sun is closer to Earth than the moon.
• The sun is only a few thousand miles away from Earth.
• The sun is farther away from the moon by 10 miles.

How many types of solar eclipses are there?

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 2

Why should you never look directly at the sun without protection?

• To prevent permanent damage to the eyes from the intense light.

• To improve eyesight by absorbing sunlight directly
• To enhance the color perception of the eyes
• To show bravery and impress others

Totality (where the sun's light is completely blocked out) usually last how long?

• A week
• Half a day
• A few minutes
• An hour

What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the moon moves in front of the sun, covering it completely

• When the sun moves in front of the moon

• A regular full moon night

• When the Earth casts its shadow on the moon

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The sun blocks the moon's light

• The moon blocks the sun's light

• The sun and moon align perfectly

• The sun disappears

What makes the 2024 solar eclipse a rare astronomical event?

• It will be visible to many people around the world

• It will last for an extended period of time

• It will occur during a leap year

• It will only be visible in specific regions

What is the main reason solar eclipse glasses are necessary for viewing an eclipse?

• To increase the brightness of the eclipse

• To protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays

• To magnify the size of the sun

• To look stylishTo change the color of the eclipse

Which of the following is NOT a safe way to view a solar eclipse?

• Using solar eclipse glasses

• Looking at the sun directly without any protection

• Watching the eclipse on the television

• Using a pinhole projector

What impact does a solar eclipse have on wildlife?

(Choose 2 answers. )

• They might not notice at all

• Some animals may behave as if it is nighttime

• 
  They might become more active or make more noise

• Animals can view the eclipse safely without protection