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

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During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked
• The Earth is blocked
• The moon is blocked
• You are blocked

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All people in the continental US will get to see at least a partial eclipse.

• True
• False

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When will the next total eclipse appear in the United States?

• December 2nd, 2045

• April 8th, 2024

• January 19th, 2078

• October 31st, 2066

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What is the sun's corona?

• The outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere

• The sun's core

• Another term for the heat given off by the sun.

• The sun's eyeball.

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Approximately how long will we experience the total eclipse for?

• 4 minutes

• 60 seconds

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

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What will animals do when the moon begins to eclipse the sun?

• Act like it's nighttime. (Nocturnal animals will wake up, while animals awake during the day will try sleeping)

• Do nothing

• Stare at the sky

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Why is it dangerous to look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse?

• The sun's rays can cause permanent eye damage or blindness.

• It can cause temporary vision spots.

• It has no more danger than looking at the sun on a normal day.

• The eclipse emits harmful radiation.

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How often do solar eclipses occur?

• Once every month

• 2-5 times a year

• Once a year

• Every six months

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What is the term for the path over which the total solar eclipse is visible?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Path of Totality

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