Understanding the Solar Eclipse

What special event is CNN covering on April 8th?

• A meteor shower

• A lunar eclipse

• A solar flare

• A solar eclipse

How long can the total eclipse last for some viewers?

• Up to 6 minutes

• Up to 8 minutes

• Up to 4 minutes

• Up to 2 minutes

Which area is known as the path of totality?

• Where the moon completely blocks the Sun

• Where the Sun is directly overhead

• Where the moon partially blocks the Sun

• Where the moon is closest to the Earth

When will the next total solar eclipse occur in the United States after this one?

• In about 20 years

• In about 10 years

• In about 15 years

• In about 5 years

What will people outside the path of totality see?

• A total solar eclipse

• A crescent-shaped partial eclipse

• A full moon

• Nothing unusual

How many people across North America could see the sun completely darkened?

• More than 20 million

• More than 32 million

• More than 40 million

• More than 50 million

How many US states does the path of totality stretch across?

• More than 10 states

• More than 5 states

• More than 20 states

• More than 15 states

What is the significance of the location for viewing the total solar eclipse?

• It changes the eclipse's speed

• It determines the eclipse's duration

• It affects the eclipse's color

• It influences the weather

What is necessary to safely view the eclipse?

• A pinhole projector

• Regular sunglasses

• Certified eclipse glasses

• 3D glasses

What can occur if you view the eclipse without proper protection?

• No effect

• A solar retina burn

• Increased vision

• Temporary blindness