Solar Eclipse Video

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The sun moves between the Earth and the moon, illuminating the moon.

• The sun moves behind the Earth, casting Earth's shadow on the moon.

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• The moon moves between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's rays.

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What is an annular eclipse?

• When the moon passes directly in front of the sun but appears too small to fully cover it.

• When the moon is at its closest point to Earth and fully covers the sun.

• When the moon completely covers the sun's surface.

• When the moon's shadow on Earth is entirely within the penumbra.

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What safety measure is recommended for viewing a solar eclipse?

• Closing one's eyes at the moment of totality.

• Using certified eclipse-watching glasses.

• Looking at the eclipse through a glass of water.

• Viewing the eclipse through a telescope without any filter.

What phenomenon signals that totality is seconds away during a solar eclipse?

• The formation of Baily's beads.

• The appearance of the corona.

• The complete disappearance of the sun.

• The visibility of the Diamond Ring.

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During a school field trip, Mrs. Lusky observed a unique celestial event where the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving a ring-like appearance. What is this phenomenon called?

• Total solar eclipse

• Partial solar eclipse

• Annular solar eclipse

• Hybrid solar eclipse

Answer explanation

An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving a ring-like appearance, as observed by Mrs. Lusky during the field trip.

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During a school assembly, Mrs. Lusky explained a phenomenon to her students. What is a total solar eclipse?

• When the Moon partially blocks the Sun

• When the Moon completely blocks the Sun

• When the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

Answer explanation

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, creating a temporary darkness on Earth.

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What is the main difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?

• A total solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, but a partial solar eclipse cannot.

• A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun, while a total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun.

• A total solar eclipse lasts longer than a partial solar eclipse.

• A partial solar eclipse happens more frequently than a total solar eclipse.

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What must happen for a total solar eclipse to occur?

• The Moon must be at its furthest point from Earth.

• The Moon must be between the Sun and Earth, completely covering the Sun.

• The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun must be at its closest point to the Earth.

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Why isn't there a solar eclipse every month?

• Because the moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted.

• Because the sun's position in the sky changes unpredictably.

• Because the moon is moving away from the Earth.

• Because the Earth's orbit around the sun is not perfectly circular.

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What is the umbra?

• The outer part of the sun's atmosphere visible during an eclipse.

• The smaller, darker shadow cast by the moon on the Earth during an eclipse.

• The path of totality during a total solar eclipse.

• The larger, lighter shadow cast by the moon on the Earth during an eclipse.

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