Earth in Space Study Guide

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• At night
• When the moon's shadow is on the earth
• when the moon comes between the sun and earth
• During the day

During a lunar eclipse, what color does the moon appear?

• Black
• Red-orange
• Yellow-green
• White

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

This image is an example of 

• Lunar Eclipse
• New Moon
• Solar Eclipse
• Full Moon

This image is an example of

• Lunar Eclipse
• Full Moon
• New Moon
• Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

• 1st Quarter
• New Moon
• Full Moon
• 3rd Quarter

During a solar eclipse...

• The sun is blocked by the moon
• The Earth is blocked moon
• The moon is blocked by the sun
• You are blocked