The Marvels of Solar Eclipses

How many times smaller is the moon compared to the sun?

• 10 times smaller

• 1000 times smaller

• 400 times smaller

• 100 times smaller

What is the path called where the moon's shadow completely covers the sun?

• Path of totality

• Eclipse path

• Darkness path

• Shadow line

How often does any given spot on Earth typically get a total eclipse?

• Every 10 years

• Every 50 years

• Every few hundred years

• Every year

What should you never do during an eclipse?

• Use a pinhole camera

• Look directly at the sun

• Stay indoors

• Wear eclipse glasses

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

• Through a telescope

• Using a pinhole camera

• With sunglasses

• With binoculars

What phenomenon appears just before the last sliver of sunlight disappears during an eclipse?

• Diamond ring

• Prominences

• Baily's Beads

• Corona

What is the sun's atmosphere that becomes visible during an eclipse called?

• Prominences

• Baily's Beads

• Solar flare

• Corona

What did ancient civilizations use to predict eclipses?

• Advanced mathematics and astronomy

• Magic

• Solar panels

• Telescopes

What is the main reason we don't have an eclipse every month?

• The sun is too far away

• Because of the moon's tilted orbit

• Cloud coverage

• The earth's rotation speed

What unique event can you see during the few minutes of totality in a solar eclipse?

• Rainbow

• Prominences

• Meteor shower

• Northern Lights