Solar Eclipse Quiz

Why do the sun and moon appear the same size in the sky?

• Because the moon is larger than the sun.

• Because the Sun's distance from Earth and size are the same.

• Because the sun and moon are the same size.

• Because the sun is closer to the Earth than the moon.

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The moon moves behind the Earth.

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon.

• The moon moves between the Earth and the sun.

• The sun moves behind the moon.

What prevents a solar eclipse from happening every month?

• The moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted.

• The Earth's orbit around the sun is tilted.

• The sun's orbit around the galaxy is tilted.

• The moon is too far from the Earth.

What is the umbra?

• The larger, lighter shadow during an eclipse.

• The smaller, darker shadow during an eclipse.

• The path of totality during an eclipse.

• The outer edge of the moon's shadow.

Which eclipse can only be observed from the path of totality?

• Partial eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Hybrid eclipse

What is an annular eclipse?

• When the moon completely covers the sun.

• When the moon is too far to fully cover the sun.

• When the moon is too close to fully cover the sun.

• When the Earth covers the sun.

How can one safely view a solar eclipse?

• Using a telescope without any filter.

• Looking at it directly with the naked eye.

• Using certified eclipse-watching glasses.

• Using regular sunglasses.

What phenomenon signals the beginning of totality?

• The complete disappearance of the sun.

• The Diamond Ring effect.

• The appearance of Baily's beads.

• The moon covering half of the sun.

How do animals typically react to a total solar eclipse?

• They display no change in behavior.

• They become more active.

• They may alter their behavior, thinking it's night.

• They gather to watch the eclipse.

Why won't we be able to see total solar eclipses in about a billion years?

• The sun will have burned out.

• The Earth will be too far from the sun.

• The sun will be too far away.

• The moon will be too far from the Earth.