Eclipse Quiz

What causes an eclipse?

• The Earth moving into the Sun's shadow

• The Moon moving into the Earth's shadow

• The Sun moving behind the Moon

• The Moon or Earth moving into the shadow of the other

How many types of eclipses are mentioned?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is not a type of eclipse mentioned?

• Solar

• Lunar

• Planetary

• Galactic

What occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking Earth's view of the Sun?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Blue Moon

• Harvest Moon

During which moon phase can a solar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

Which type of solar eclipse is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Partial

• Total

• Annular

• Hybrid

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon blocks some of the light from the sun.

• The moon does not block any light from the sun.

• The moon blocks all of the light from the sun.

• The sun blocks the light from the moon.

What occurs during a partial solar eclipse?

• The moon blocks all of the light from the sun.

• The moon blocks none of the light from the sun.

• The sun blocks the light from the moon.

• The moon blocks some of the light from the sun.

What type of solar eclipse is shown when the Moon is at its furthest point in orbit and does not completely cover the Sun?

• Total solar eclipse

• Partial solar eclipse

• Annular solar eclipse

• Hybrid solar eclipse

During an annular solar eclipse, what can be seen around the Moon?

• A full shadow

• A halo of darkness

• A thin ring of light

• Complete brightness