Solar Eclipse

A ​ (a)   is when only part of the Sun or the Moon is covered by a shadow, almost as if it looks like a cook​ie with a bite taken out of it.

• partial eclipse
• total eclipse
• fool's eclipse
• blood moon
• gibbous moon

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Sun becomes larger in the sky.

• The Moon blocks the Sun's light, causing darkness on Earth.

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

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When is the next solar eclipse expected to cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

• April 8th, 2025

• April 8th, 2024

• April 8th, 2023

• April 8th, 2022

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Why do solar eclipses happen?

• Because the Moon is larger than the Sun.

• Because the Earth rotates around the Sun.

• Because the Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon.

• Because the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun.

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Is it safe to look directly at a solar eclipse without any protection?

• Only during a total eclipse

• Yes, always

• Yes, but only with sunglasses

• No, it could cause blindness

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What can you use to safely view a solar eclipse?

• Special glasses

• A magnifying glass

• A telescope

• A mirror

What is a pinhole projector?

• A device to project movies

• A tool to view solar eclipses safely

• A type of camera

• A special type of glasses

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What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Moon partially blocks the Sun's light

• When the Moon is too far to block the Sun's light

• When the Moon completely blocks the Sun's light

• When the Sun blocks the Moon's light

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What is an annular eclipse?

• When the Moon is too close to the Earth

• When the Moon is too far, making the Sun look like a ring of fire

• When the Earth blocks the Sun's light

• When the Sun is too far from the Earth

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What happens during a partial solar eclipse?

• The Moon blocks all of the Sun's light

• The Moon does not align perfectly, blocking only some light

• The Sun becomes completely invisible

• The Earth falls into complete darkness

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