Solar Eclipse

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.

• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total

• Umbra

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In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• In Alignment

• Above each other

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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If these three bodies are lined up with each other, what would this diagram represent?

• full moon

• new moon

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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the type of solar eclipse in this image is ........................................

• total

• partial

• annular

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you should wear special glasses during looking at solar eclipse to prevent your eyes from .............................. rays

• gamma

• ultraviolet

• x

the solar eclipse lasts ...........................

• 2 hours

• 7 minutes and 40 seconds

• 7 hours and 40 minutes

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After a total solar eclipse, how long does it take before total day light is restored?

• hour

• 15 minutes

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