Lunar and Solar Eclipses by NASA

How does the moon's orbit affect the occurrence of eclipses?

• It causes solar eclipses to happen more frequently
• It ensures a lunar eclipse every month
• It influences the tilt of Earth's axis
• It prevents the moon from always being in Earth's shadow

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What is the term for a solar eclipse where the moon covers the center of the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around it?

• Partial solar eclipse
• Total solar eclipse
• Hybrid solar eclipse
• Annular solar eclipse

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Why is a lunar eclipse considered a special event?

• It lasts for a long time
• Lots of people get to see it
• It happens every month
• It only occurs during the day

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How does the moon's tilt relative to Earth's orbit affect the frequency of eclipses?

• It ensures a solar eclipse every month
• It prevents eclipses from occurring every month
• It creates a specific angle for total solar eclipses
• It leads to a lunar eclipse during every full moon

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What is the role of Earth's atmosphere in the color of a lunar eclipse?

• It absorbs all colors except red
• It reflects the moon's natural color
• It has no effect on the moon's color
• It changes the moon's composition

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How often does a total solar eclipse occur somewhere on Earth?

• Every month
• Every year and a half
• Every 375 years
• Twice a year

What is the main difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

• The duration of the eclipse
• The celestial bodies involved
• The color of the moon during the eclipse
• The time of day they occur

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During a total solar eclipse, what phenomenon is visible around the edges of the moon?

• Solar flares
• Solar wind
• Corona
• Sunspots

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Why is a solar eclipse considered a rare event?

• It lasts for several hours
• It happens every month
• The moon's shadow on Earth is very big
• Only a small portion of places on Earth can see it

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Why is it rare for the same spot on Earth to see a solar eclipse?

• The moon's shadow on Earth is very big
• The moon's path around Earth is tilted
• The sun's light is too strong
• The Earth's atmosphere blocks the view

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