Solar Eclipse Quiz

What is the visible region of the Sun called?

• Corona

• Photosphere

• Sunspot

• Chromosphere

How should one view the Sun to look for sunspots and cooler areas during an eclipse?

• With naked eyes

• With safe viewing techniques

• With regular sunglasses

• Through a telescope without any filters

What is the temperature of the cooler areas on the Sun's photosphere?

• 1,500 degrees Celsius

• 4,500 degrees Celsius

• 6,000 degrees Celsius

• 10,000 degrees Celsius

During which year was the Sun showing a medium number of sunspots according to the document?

• 2010

• 2014

• 2016

• 2018

What phenomenon marks the beginning of an eclipse?

• Totality

• First Contact

• Full Sun

• New Moon

Why can't the moon be seen as it approaches the Sun from Earth?

• Because it is too small

• Because it is too far away

• Because we're seeing its dark side

• Because it is behind the Earth

What happens to the moon's visibility during the First Contact of an eclipse?

• It becomes completely invisible

• It appears as a black disk blocking the Sun

• It shines brighter than the Sun

• It disappears behind the Earth

Why does the image of the partially eclipsed Sun look purplish?

• Because of the natural color of the Sun in near-ultraviolet light

• Because of the filter on the telescope

• Because of the camera used to take the picture

• Because of the atmospheric conditions during the eclipse

What is the spectacular effect called that occurs when the moon almost completely covers the Sun?

• Solar Flare

• Diamond Ring

• Lunar Spotlight

• Corona Light

What are the bright pink spots that can be seen near the "diamond" during an eclipse?

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Prominences

• Star clusters