Understanding Eclipses: A Quiz

When will the next total solar eclipse cross North America after 2024?

• August 23, 2044

• July 2, 2029

• September 14, 2035

• June 10, 2048

What is the Sun's outer atmosphere called, which becomes visible during a total solar eclipse?

• Aurora

• Corona

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

How long does an eclipse season last?

• About 35 days

• Approximately 14 days

• Nearly 60 days

• Around 45 days

What type of eclipse was visible from Arlington, Virginia on June 10, 2021?

• Total Solar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Total Lunar Eclipse

What is NOT safe to use for directly viewing the Sun during a solar eclipse?

• Eclipse glasses

• Regular sunglasses

• Pinhole projector

• Solar filters

How many types of solar eclipses are there?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five

Which eclipse allows scientists to study the Sun's corona?

• Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

• Partial Solar Eclipse

• Annular Solar Eclipse

• Total Solar Eclipse

What did historical records of eclipses help scientists determine about Earth?

• Its size

• How its rotation has changed over time

• Its distance from the Sun

• The composition of its atmosphere

What is NOT a type of lunar eclipse?

• Partial

• Total

• Annular

• Penumbral

What is the main purpose of using eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse?

• To enhance the brightness of the eclipse

• To project the eclipse onto a surface

• To view the eclipse without damaging the eyes

• To protect the eyes from UV rays