Generation Genius - Solar & Lunar Eclipses Quiz

What is the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a SOLAR eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Earth, Sun

• Earth, Moon, Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a LUNAR eclipse?

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Moon, Sun, Earth

• Earth, Sun, Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If the Moon orbits the Earth every 27 days, why is there not an eclipse every month?

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• The Earth rotates too quickly.

• The Moon is too small.

• The Sun is too far away.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which phase of the Moon does a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• Last Quarter

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which phase of the Moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1