Solar Eclipse

Guess what happens during a solar eclipse? The Sun gets completely hidden! But why?

• It's because the Earth sneaks in between the Moon and the Sun

• Oh, it's because the Moon plays hide and seek between Earth and the Sun

• Maybe the Sun decides to hide behind the Moon?

• Or could it be because the Moon is actually bigger than the Sun?

Ever wondered how the tiny Moon can cover the gigantic Sun during an eclipse? It's 400 times smaller! What's the secret?

• Because it is exactly the same size as the Sun

• Because it is made of a special material

• Because it is 400 times closer to Earth than the Sun

• Because it uses the Earth's shadow

Did you know? Every year, the Moon's orbit experiences a fascinating change! Can you guess what it is?

• It grows by 1.5 inches

• It remains the same

• It shrinks by 1.5 inches

• It moves closer to the Sun

Guess what? Total solar eclipses won't be a thing forever! But why?

• Because the Sun is going on a diet and getting smaller

• Because the Earth is taking a slow step back from the Sun

• Because the Moon's orbit is hitting the cosmic gym and growing

• Because the Sun will eventually decide to retire and burn out

Guess what sometimes stops us from seeing a total solar eclipse?

• The Sun taking a step back

• The Moon playing hard to get by drifting a bit further from Earth

• Clouds sneaking in to block our view

• The Earth spinning on its dance floor

Guess what? Total solar eclipses won't be around forever! How long do you think they'll continue to dazzle us before they vanish for good?

• In about 100 million years

• In about 600 million years

• In about 1 billion years

• They will never disappear

Why doesn't the Moon always throw a total blackout party during a solar eclipse?

• It's feeling a bit small

• It's hanging too close to the Sun

• The Earth's shadow is crashing the party

• Its dance orbit isn't a perfect circle