SOLAR ECLIPSE

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.

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During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked

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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

Staring at the Sun will not cause permanent damage to your eyes.

• True
• False

You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.

• True
• False

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

• Total
• Umbra

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The word solar comes from:

• English word for power
• Greek word for outer-space
• Latin word for sun
• Spanish word for universe

What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

• sun, earth, moon
• earth, sun, moon
• sun, moon, earth
• moon, earth, sun

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse
• A total lunar eclipse
• A partial solar eclipse
• A partial lunar eclipse

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's penumbra would see which of the following?

• a partial lunar eclipse
• a partial solar eclipse
• a total lunar eclipse
• a total solar eclipse

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