Solar Eclipse Lesson

We do NOT have a solar or lunar eclipse each month because...

• The tilt of the moon's orbit is at 5 degrees

• The moon is too small

• The moon's orbital distance changes

• All choices

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when :

• The earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon

• The moon blocks sunlight from reaching the earth

• The sun blocks its light from reaching the Earth

• The sun does not come out during the day

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse???

• sun,earth,moon

• earth,sun,moon

• sun,moon,earth

• moon,earth,sun

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During the solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse

• A total lunar eclipse

• A partial solar eclipse

• A partial lunar eclipse

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During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• First-Quarter Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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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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What is a Solar Eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the sun passes between the moon and the earth, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the sun.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on the earth.

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How does a Solar Eclipse happen?

• The sun passes between the moon and the Earth, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the Earth.

• A solar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking the moon's light and casting a shadow on the moon.

• The moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on the Earth.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align in a straight line, with the moon in the middle.

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In what circumstances do the Sun, Moon and Earth align?

• During a volcanic eruption

• During a snowstorm

• During a solar or lunar eclipse

• During a thunderstorm

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What is this presentation about???

• The Solar Eclipse

• The Lunar eclipse

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