Solar Eclipse Quiz

What special event will happen on April 8?

• A lunar eclipse

• A total solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

• A comet passing

During a solar eclipse, what celestial body moves between the Sun and Earth?

• A comet

• A planet

• The Moon

• An asteroid

What will the shadow of the Moon do on April 8?

• It will move across Europe.

• It will move across Asia.

• It will move across North America.

• It will move across Africa.

Which countries in North America will be able to see the shadow move across?

• Mexico, the U.S., and Canada

• Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina

• The U.S., Canada, and Greenland

• The U.S., Mexico, and Cuba

What happens when the Moon moves between the Earth and Sun during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon reflects more sunlight towards Earth.

• The Moon blocks the sunlight making the sky go dark.

• The Moon disappears from view.

• The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

Where will the shadow of the solar eclipse on April 8 start?

• Dallas, Texas

• Buffalo, New York

• Mazatlán, Mexico

• Indianapolis, Indiana

What is the path called where the solar eclipse's shadow will be 115 miles wide?

• The path of darkness

• The path of the Moon

• The path of totality

• The path of the Sun

Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as a location where the shadow of the April 8 solar eclipse will pass?

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Buffalo, New York

• Mazatlán, Mexico

• Chicago, Illinois

Who will be able to watch the total solar eclipse?

• Only people in Mazatlán, Mexico

• Only people in Dallas, Texas

• People in the shadow's path

• People on the Moon

What happens to the Moon during a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon disappears from the sky.

• The Moon moves behind the Sun.

• The Moon moves in front of the Sun and covers it.

• The Moon turns into a white ring.