Understanding Solar Eclipses

What event causes a Solar Eclipse?

• A cloud covering the Sun

• The Earth blocking the Sun

• The Moon blocking the Sun

• The Sun moving behind the Moon

Where does the shadow of the Moon fall during a Solar Eclipse?

• Nowhere, it's an illusion

• On the entire Earth

• Only on the Sun

• On certain portions of the Earth

Why can't a Solar Eclipse be seen from every part of the Earth?

• Because it happens only at night

• Due to the Moon's small size compared to the Sun

• The Sun is too bright to see the eclipse

• Because the Earth is flat

What is the Umbra during a Solar Eclipse?

• The bright circle around the Moon

• The full shadow where the Sun is completely covered

• The area with no direct sunlight

• The outer shadow where the Sun is partially visible

What type of Solar Eclipse occurs when you are in the Antumbra?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• No Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

What happens during an Annular Solar Eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun

• The Sun disappears completely

• A ring of the Sun remains visible around the Moon

• The Sun and Moon switch places

During which part of a Solar Eclipse is only a portion of the Sun blocked?

• Umbra

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

• Antipenumbra

What do you need to create a home-made Solar Eclipse?

• A flashlight and a piece of paper

• Two mirrors and a light bulb

• Two balls and a lamp

• A mirror and a flashlight

How can you safely observe a Solar Eclipse?

• By looking at its reflection in a mirror

• Using special eclipse glasses

• Through a water glass

• With sunglasses

What is the maximum duration of a total Solar Eclipse?

• 15 minutes

• 7 and a half minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 minutes