Exploring Solar Eclipses

How many times bigger is the sun compared to the earth?

• 1000 times

• 400 times

• 100 times

• 10 times

What makes solar eclipses possible from Earth's perspective?

• The distance and size ratio between the sun and moon

• The earth's rotation

• The moon's orbit

• The sun's size

How often does any given spot on Earth experience a total solar eclipse?

• Every few hundred years

• Every year

• Every thousand years

• Every month

Why don't we have an eclipse every month?

• Earth's shadow hides the eclipse

• The sun is too bright

• The moon's orbit is tilted

• The moon is too far away

What is the path of totality?

• The path the moon takes around the Earth

• The area where the eclipse can be partially seen

• The area where the eclipse can be fully seen

• The path the Earth takes around the sun

What is the significance of the moon's shadow during an eclipse?

• It creates the path of totality

• It indicates the moon's size

• It affects Earth's gravity

• It signals the start of the eclipse

Who came close to predicting a solar eclipse in 1715?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Edmund Halley

• Nicolaus Copernicus

How can you predict the exact time of totality at your location?

• Using a solar eclipse timer app

• Looking at the stars

• Measuring the moon's orbit

• Calculating the distance to the sun

Why should you never look directly at the sun during an eclipse?

• It can cause temporary blindness

• It's not interesting

• It can damage your eyes permanently

• The sun disappears completely

What is a safe way to view the eclipse without looking directly at the sun?

• Through a telescope

• Using a pinhole camera

• With sunglasses

• With the naked eye