Solar Eclipse Safety

For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
• Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.

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The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the United States will be on Aug. 23, 2044 (about 20 years).

How old will you be during the next total solar eclipse

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A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon.

• True
• False

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True or False: You must wear your eclipse glasses at all times?

• True
• False

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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The last time the state of Texas observed a total solar eclipse.

• 1990

• 2015

• 1900

• 2019

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It's important to remember before viewing a solar eclipse

• To make sure your glasses are not damaged

• Do not use other optical devices

• Never look at the sun without the solar eclipse glasses

• limit time no longer than 3 minutes while viewing with solar glasses.

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Is it ok to wear contacts or prescription eye glasses while using solar eclipse glass.

• Yes

• No

It's ok to lift my solar glasses just for a second while viewing the eclipse

• NO

• YES

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