Eclipses and Moon Phases Quiz

What causes a solar eclipse to occur?

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth.

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun.

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Explain why a lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.

• Because the Moon is closest to the Sun.

• Because the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

• Because the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth.

• Because the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon.

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Which phase of the Moon is visible when the Moon is positioned directly opposite the Sun from Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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How does the position of the Sun affect the visibility of constellations?

• The Sun's light makes constellations invisible during the day.

• The Sun's position changes the constellations visible at night throughout the year.

• The Sun's position has no effect on constellations.

• The Sun's position makes all constellations visible at all times.

What is the main reason we see different phases of the Moon?

• The Moon changes shape.

• The Moon moves closer and farther from the Earth.

• The Moon orbits the Earth, changing the portion we see lit by the Sun.

• The Sun's light changes intensity.

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Describe the sequence of events that leads to a total solar eclipse.

• The Earth moves into the Moon's shadow.

• The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.

• The Moon completely covers the Sun as viewed from Earth.

• The Sun moves into the Earth's shadow.

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During which phase of the Moon is a solar eclipse possible?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the position of constellations in the sky?

• It causes constellations to appear in different positions at different times of the year.

• It makes constellations appear larger.

• It has no effect on constellations.

• It makes constellations appear smaller.

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What is the effect of the Earth's shadow on the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon becomes brighter.

• The Moon becomes invisible.

• The Moon appears red or darkened.

• The Moon appears blue.

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Why do solar eclipses not occur every month during the new moon?

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

• The Sun is not always in the right position.

• The Earth is not always in the right position.

• The Moon is too far from the Earth.

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