SuperSTEM | Quick Quiz: When Dragons Swallowed the Sun

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• The sun orbits Earth.
• Earth orbits the moon.
• The moon orbits Earth.
• All of the above

This kind of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the center of the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight peeking around the moon.

• a mythical eclipse
• a partial eclipse
• an annular eclipse
• a total eclipse

A total solar eclipse allows scientists to use special tools to observe and study the corona without the bright rays of the sun ruining their view.

• True

• False

Examine the map “Paths of Solar Eclipses”. Which of these states will have the April 2024 total eclipse path go directly through it?

• California
• Florida
• Minnesota
• Texas

Why should you NEVER look directly at the sun?

• To improve eyesight
• To show off your bravery
• To prevent eye damage and potential blindness.
• To absorb more vitamin D

How can you safely view a solar eclipse?

• Use regular sunglasses
• View the eclipse through a telescope without a solar filter
• Stare directly at the sun without protection
• Use certified solar viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers with special filters.