Solar Eclipse Quiz

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth moves between the sun and the moon

• When the moon moves between the sun and the Earth

• When the sun moves behind the Earth

• When the Earth's shadow covers the moon

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon covers only a part of the sun

• The moon covers the center of the sun, leaving a bright ring

• The moon completely covers the sun

• The Earth's shadow covers the moon

How is an annular solar eclipse different from a total solar eclipse?

• The moon covers only a part of the sun

• The moon completely covers the sun

• The moon covers the center of the sun, leaving a bright ring around it

• The Earth's shadow covers the moon

Why don't we have a solar eclipse every month?

• Because the Earth's orbit around the sun is not exactly in line with the moon's orbit around the Earth

• Because the moon's orbit around the Earth is exactly in line with the Earth's orbit around the sun

• Because the sun's orbit is not aligned with the moon's orbit

• Because the Earth's shadow always misses the moon

What should you use to protect your eyes while watching a solar eclipse?

• Sunglasses

• Special glasses or a pinhole projector

• A telescope

• Nothing, it is safe to look at the sun during a solar eclipse