Lunar Eclipse

What can you see with Doug's homemade telescope?

• Satellites around Earth

• The moons of Jupiter

• The surface of the sun

• Aliens on Mars

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The moon hiding behind the sun

• The Earth's shadow covering the moon

• Clouds covering the moon

• The sun moving behind the Earth

Why is it safe to look at a lunar eclipse?

• Because it doesn't require special glasses to view

• Because it's too far away to harm us

• Because it's very bright

• Because it happens during the day

What color does the moon turn during a lunar eclipse?

• Green

• Reddish orange

• Yellow

• Blue

When is the next lunar eclipse after January 20th?

• 2023

• 2020

• 2021

• 2024

Why do you not need a telescope to view a lunar eclipse?

• Because telescopes can't see colors

• Because it's too small to see with a telescope

• Because it can be seen with the naked eye

• Because it happens during the day

What causes the moon to turn red during a lunar eclipse?

• The sun's red light

• The Earth's atmosphere

• Stars shining behind the moon

• The moon's surface changing color

What does the Earth's atmosphere do during a lunar eclipse?

• Creates a rainbow around the moon

• Reflects light back to the sun

• Blocks all light

• Filters the light, letting red light pass through

What phenomenon contributes to the moon's red color during a lunar eclipse?

• Moon's magnetic field

• Solar flares

• Northern lights

• Sunrises and sunsets on Earth

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light

• When the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon

• When the Sun moves behind the Earth, causing darkness

• When the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow