Solar Eclipse AOW Questions

How long will the maximum duration of the total solar eclipse on April 8 be?

• 3 minutes and 50 seconds

• 4 minutes and 28 seconds

• 5 minutes and 12 seconds

• 6 minutes and 30 seconds

What is the name given to the phenomenon where beads of light are observed at the edge of the moon's disk during a solar eclipse?

• Solar flares

• Bailey's beads

• Diamond ring

• Chromosphere glow

Which star will be the brightest star over Earth, visible for eclipse watchers on the path of totality outside Mexico and Texas?

• Rigel

• Vega

• Sirius

• Capella

What celestial event is referred to as the "horned devil" that may be seen in the night skies of the Northern Hemisphere during the time of the solar eclipse?

• A solar flare

• A comet

• A supernova

• A planetary alignment

According to the text, what will the size and brightness of Comet PanSTARRS's halo depend on?

What causes shadow bands to appear during a solar eclipse?

• The reflection of sunlight from the moon's surface

• Fluctuating light levels from the darkening of the sun

• The dispersion of light through Earth's atmosphere

• The alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon

How fast do shadow bands move across the ground and buildings?

• About 5 meters per second

• About 10 feet (3 m) per second

• About 20 feet (6 m) per second

• About 15 meters per second

What unusual hues might skywatchers see during a solar eclipse?

• Black and white

• Pastel colors

• Vivid colors like red and orange

• Only shades of grey

What phenomenon did scientists use the 1919 solar eclipse to confirm?

• The existence of exoplanets

• The theory of relativity

• The Big Bang theory

• The heliocentric model

What is the expected temperature drop during the total solar eclipse on April 8?

• 2.8 degrees Celsius or more

• 5.6 degrees Fahrenheit or more

• 1.5 degrees Celsius or less

• 3 degrees Fahrenheit or less