Exploring Solar Eclipses

What causes a Solar Eclipse?

• Clouds covering the Sun

• The Sun moving behind the Moon

• The Earth blocking the Sun

• The Moon blocking the Sun

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

• Because it happens only at night

• The Sun is too bright to see the eclipse

• Because the Earth is flat

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

What is the darkest part of the Moon's shadow called?

• Umbra

• Eclipse

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

During which type of Solar Eclipse is the Sun completely hidden?

• Penumbral Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

What can be seen during an Annular Solar Eclipse?

• The outline of the Sun around the Moon

• The entire Sun

• Nothing, it's completely dark

• Only the Moon

What happens during a Partial Solar Eclipse?

• The Sun disappears completely

• Only a part of the Sun is blocked by the Moon

• The Sun and Moon switch places

• The Moon covers the entire Sun

What is the Penumbra?

• The path the eclipse takes across the Earth

• The bright circle around the Sun during an eclipse

• The outer part of the Moon's shadow

• The full shadow of the Moon

What is NOT a safe way to view a Solar Eclipse?

• Watching it through a telescope with a solar filter

• Looking at it with bare eyes

• Using a pinhole projector

• Using special eclipse glasses

What do you need to safely watch a Solar Eclipse?

• Sunglasses

• A smartphone camera

• A telescope

• Special eclipse glasses

How long can a total Solar Eclipse last?

• Less than 2 minutes

• More than 15 minutes

• Exactly 10 minutes

• Up to 7.5 minutes