Total Solar Eclipse Quiz

The date of the solar eclipse is __________________.

• May 8, 2024

• April 8, 2024

• Easter 2024

• April 9, 2024

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During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked by the moon
• The moon is blocked by the Earth

• The moon is blocked by the sun
• You are blocked from your phone

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What happens to the sky during the total solar eclipse when in the path of totality?

• The sky will appear slightly darker than before the eclipse

• The sky will become completely dark, as if it were night

• The sky will turn rainbow colors

• The sky will become noticeably darker, like late dusk.

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Liberty is on the very edge of the eclipse. If you want a better experience what direction should you head?

• Northwest as to Warren and Cleveland

• South as to Youngstown and Boardman

• Southeast as to Pittsburgh

• To your bedroom as to hiding in the closet

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What is the duration of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse as observed near Warren, OH?

• 1 minute, 57 second

• 4 minutes, 28 seconds

• All day

• 2 minutes, 30 seconds

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Approximately how much can the temperature drop during a total solar eclipse?

• 20 degrees Fahrenheit

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• To below freezing

• It will actually get hotter

Answer explanation

Sometimes there is slight breeze at ground level from the shadow of the Moon cooling the Earth, especially if it were very sunny before the eclipse.

If it is cloudy the temperature drop may not be noticeable

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What is the phenomenon known as "Baily's Beads" observed during a total solar eclipse?

• Beads fall out of the sky

• Only people named Bailey can see them.

• The light rays from the Sun streaming through the Moon's edges. Its shining through the Moon's craters

• The glows of white light around the Moon

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What is the phenomenon known as the "Diamond Ring" observed during a total solar eclipse?

• It signals that it is time to propose getting married

• Diamonds are created on the moon

• The light rays from the Sun streaming through one spot and the corona make a circle around the moon

• The streams of white light all around the Moon somewhat equally

Answer explanation

Not every location in totality will see a double diamond ring. It depends if a crater on the moon in the precise location. According to greatamericaneclipse.com a thin strip of Warren will experience a double diamond!

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True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.

• True
• False

Why is it not safe to look at the Sun even when only a small part of the Sun is visible?

• Even a small amount of the Sun's UV light can harm your eye

• The Sun's surface is so bright that even a thin sliver of its light can damage the retina permanently.

• You eyes can't tell they are being burned

• There are no nerves in your eyes to feel pain.

Answer explanation

All answers are correct!

Normally your eyes let you know that is dumb to look at the sun. However with the dim light from a partial eclipse, your eyes can't tell you that. The UV that shines from the sun can burn your eyes. Your eyes don't have nerves like your skin to tell they are getting hot and they burn without you knowing it.