Exploring Eclipses and the Wonders of Space

What is the main purpose of a planetarium?

• To host music concerts

• To learn about outer space and watch space movies

• To display art from around the world

• To study plants and nature

What does an observatory contain?

• A large telescope

• A planetarium dome

• A space shuttle

• A large microscope

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 12 months

What causes an eclipse?

• The Earth moving out of the solar system

• Planets and moons aligning and casting shadows on each other

• A telescope pointing at the sun

• The sun turning off its light

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon

• When the sun moves behind the Earth

• When the moon reflects sunlight towards the Earth

• When the moon blocks our view of the sun

What is the difference between a total and an annular solar eclipse?

• A total eclipse occurs at night, an annular during the day

• A total eclipse is when the moon is closer to the Earth, an annular is when it's further

• A total eclipse can be seen from anywhere, an annular only from specific locations

• There is no difference, they are the same

How does the moon glow at night?

• It is covered in glowing plants

• It produces its own light

• It reflects the light of the sun

• It absorbs light from the stars

What must you wear to safely watch a solar eclipse?

• 3D glasses

• A welding mask

• Special eclipse glasses

• Sunglasses