Eclipse Quiz

What is an eclipse?

• A type of star

• An obscuring of light from one celestial body

• A planet's orbit

• A type of weather phenomenon

What type of eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the sun and the moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Partial eclipse

What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

• Earth's atmosphere filters sunlight

• The moon is made of iron

• The moon is closer to Earth

• The sun is blocked completely

How many types of lunar eclipses are there?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is a partial lunar eclipse?

• When only part of the moon enters Earth's shadow

• When the moon is completely covered

• When the moon is new

• When the sun is blocked

What is the first stage of a partial lunar eclipse called?

• Penumbral eclipse ends

• Partial eclipse begins

• Penumbral eclipse begins

• Maximum eclipse

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The moon blocks the sun completely

• The moon is farthest from Earth

• The sky remains bright

• The sun appears as a ring

What is an annular solar eclipse?

• The moon is in Earth's shadow

• The sun is blocked partially

• The moon appears smaller than the sun

• The moon completely covers the sun

How often do solar eclipses occur?

• Once a year

• Every 18 months

• Every month

• Every few years

What should you never do during a solar eclipse?

• Look directly at the sun

• Use a telescope

• Wear sunglasses

• Watch from a safe distance