Astronomy Test Review

In which position would the Moon need to be in for you to see a solar eclipse?

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Where does the light from the moon come from?

• The light from the moon is generated by the moon itself.
• The light from the moon comes from stars.
• The light from the moon is a reflection of Earth’s light.
• The light from the moon comes from the sun.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse happens during a new moon phase.
• A lunar eclipse is an astronomical event where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
• A lunar eclipse is when the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon.
• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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True or False: A lunar eclipse has to be on a full moon?

• True

• False

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Eclipse

• An eclipse is a type of solar flare.
• An eclipse is an astronomical event where one celestial body obscures another.
• An eclipse occurs when stars collide.
• An eclipse is a phenomenon related to ocean tides.

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Why do we not experience a lunar eclipse every time the Sun, Earth, and Moon align?

• We do not experience a lunar eclipse every time the Sun, Earth, and Moon align due to the tilt of the Moon's orbit.
• Lunar eclipses only occur during the summer months.
• The Earth blocks the Sun's light completely every time they align.
• The Moon is too far from the Earth to cause an eclipse.

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What are the two types of shadows created during a lunar eclipse?

• Alpha and Beta
• Light and Dark
• First and Second
• Umbra and Penumbra

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How often do lunar eclipses occur on average?

• About 2 to 5 times a year.
• Only during a solar eclipse.
• Every month during the full moon.
• Once every few years.

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What creates the shadow during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's shadow.
• The Sun's reflection.
• The Earth's atmosphere.
• The Earth's shadow.

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The days where the Earth is least tilted towards the sun and the Equator is positioned directly below the sun are called ______________________

• Equinoxes
• solstice

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