Exploring the Solar Eclipse

What is the Hayden Planetarium also known as?

• The Universe's Stage

• Neil's House

• The Rose Center for Earth and Space

• The Astral Super Bowl

What does 'Umbra' mean in Latin?

• Moon

• Darkness

• Shadow

• Eclipse

What is the darkened part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

• Penumbra

• Umbra

• Shadow Core

• Antumbra

Which city was mentioned as a significant location for viewing the eclipse?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Dallas

How can people travel to see the eclipse?

• By walking

• By car, train, or plane

• By horse

• By boat

How often does the Moon's shadow hit the Earth's surface?

• Every decade

• Every couple of years

• Every year

• Every month

What happens when the Moon blocks the Sun?

• It rains

• The Sun becomes brighter

• It becomes night

• The stars disappear

What celestial body is visible during the eclipse that is not usually seen?

• Saturn

• The Solar Corona

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is visible in the sky during totality?

• The Moon's surface

• Stars and planets

• Clouds

• The Sun's surface

What is the light equivalent of a 1% sliver of the Sun?

• 100,000 full moons

• 100 full moons

• 1,000 full moons

• 10,000 full moons