solar eclipses

Front

For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

Back

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

Front

During a solar eclipse...

Back

The sun is blocked

Front

True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times except during totality due to safety reasons.

Back

True

Front

Solar eclipses occur during which Moon phase? Options: New Moon, Waning Crescent, Waxing Crescent, Waning Gibbous

Back

New Moon

Front

The date of the solar eclipse is __________________.
Options:

April 15, 2024

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April 8, 2024

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April 8, 2030

,

April 15, 2044

Back

April 8, 2024

Front

What does this line on the map of the United States show about the solar eclipse?

Back

the path of totality

Front

If you look up at the sky and see this, you are witnessing a....

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

If you are looking up at the sky and see this, you are looking at a....

Options: solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, jupiter

Back

solar eclipse

Front

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Umbra

Front

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun