untitledSolar and Lunar Eclipses

What is an eclipse?

• A collision between astronomical objects.

• An astronomical event involving objects casting shadows on one another.

• A rare alignment of planets.

• The disappearance of a celestial body.

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What are the two main types of eclipses?

• Solar and planetary eclipses

• Lunar and solar eclipses

• Planetary and galactic eclipses

• Solar and stellar eclipses

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

• The moon is in between the Earth and Sun.

• The moon's light is dimmed/changes color.

• The Sun's light is dimmed/disappears.

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What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

• The moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• The Earth is in between the moon and sun.

• The Sun's light is dimmed/disappears.

• The moon is in between the Earth and Sun.

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When can a solar eclipse occur?

• During a Full Moon

• During a New Moon

• During a Quarter Moon

• During any Moon phase

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What must be worn to protect your eyes when viewing a solar eclipse?

• Regular sunglasses

• Eclipse glasses

• 3D movie glasses

• No protection is needed

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What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon passes through Earth's shadow.

• The Sun passes through Earth's shadow.

• The Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.

• The Sun passes through the Moon's shadow.

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

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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What happens to the Moon's appearance during a lunar eclipse?

• It goes from dark to bright

• It disappears completely

• It goes from bright to dark, then back to bright

• It turns blue

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What color does the Moon appear during a total lunar eclipse?

• Blue

• Red/Orange

• Green

• Yellow

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