Eclipses and Moon Phases Quiz

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun moves behind the Earth

• The Sun and Moon switch places

How often do solar eclipses occur?

• Once a year

• Every two years

• Every month

• Not on a fixed schedule

What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Sun disappears

• When the Moon completely covers the Sun

• When the Earth covers the Sun

• When the Moon covers part of the Sun

Why should you not look directly at a solar eclipse?

• It can damage your eyes

• It will make you blind

• It's bad luck

• There's nothing to see

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Sun moves behind the Moon

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon moves behind the Earth

• The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth

What color can the Moon appear during a lunar eclipse?

• Green

• Purple

• Red

• Blue

Why can we sometimes see the Moon during the day?

• Because of the Earth's rotation

• Because the Moon is glowing

• Because the Sun lights up the Moon

• Because of the atmosphere

What is the first phase of the Moon called?

• Crescent Moon

• Full Moon

• Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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

• One year

• Two weeks

• One month

• One week

What happens after the full moon phase?

• The lit up part starts to shrink

• The Moon disappears

• It remains a full moon

• It turns into a new moon immediately