Solar Eclipse Quiz

What type of solar eclipse is expected to occur in 2024?

• Partial solar eclipse

• Annular solar eclipse

• Total solar eclipse

• Hybrid solar eclipse

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the states where people will get a front-row seat to the 2024 total solar eclipse?

• Texas

• California

• Ohio

• New York

What is the recommended way to safely enjoy the solar eclipse?

• Using regular sunglasses

• Looking at the Sun directly

• Using special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector

• Closing your eyes and facing the Sun

On what date will the 2024 solar eclipse take place?

• April 8, 2024

• May 8, 2024

• June 8, 2024

• July 8, 2024

According to Navajo legend, what do the Navajo people do to restore harmony during a solar eclipse?

• They perform a dance.

• They sing and pray.

• They tell stories.

• They observe silence.

In Greek mythology, what was a solar eclipse believed to be a sign of?

• A new beginning.

• The gods' pleasure.

• The gods' anger.

• A natural disaster.

What does the Hindu mythology story describe as the cause of an eclipse?

• The dance of the gods.

• The battle between good and evil.

• Rahu's head chasing the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun hiding behind the Moon.

According to Chinese folklore, what do people do to scare away the celestial dragon during a solar eclipse?

• They light fires.

• They sing songs.

• They stay indoors.

• They make loud noises by banging drums and pots.

What is the relationship between the Sun goddess, Malina, and the Moon god, Anningan, in Inuit mythology?

• They are enemies.

• They are friends.

• They are siblings.

• They are strangers.

What must occur for an solar eclipse to occur?

• Sun-Earth-Moon in line

• Sun-Moon-Earth in line

• Earth-Sun-Moon in Line