Solar Eclipse Trivia 2024

In which stage does the Moon need to be to create a solar eclipse?

• Full

• New

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

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What layer of the Sun is visible during totality?

• Corona

• Photosphere

• Core

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What is the name of the effect created just before and just after totality when the Sunlight is coming through the valleys of the Moon?

• The Diamond Ring

• Syzygy

• Apogee

• The Corona

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The path of totality for the 2024 eclipse passes through how many US States?

• 10

• 7

• 18

• 15

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At what time will the maximum coverage of the Sun (max totality) occur in Erie, PA?

• 3:18 pm

• 2:05 pm

• 4:30 pm

• 2:35 pm

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All people in the continental US will get to see at least a partial eclipse on April 8.

• True

• False

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What are the three types of solar eclipses?

• Lunar eclipse, penumbral eclipse, and hybrid eclipse

• Total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular solar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse, penumbral solar eclipse, and hybrid solar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse, penumbral solar eclipse, and hybrid solar eclipse

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Why is it important to use proper eye protection when viewing a solar eclipse?

• To prevent permanent damage to the eyes.

• To increase the chances of seeing a shooting star.

• To enhance the viewing experience.

• To avoid getting sunburned.

What is the safest way to view a solar eclipse?

• Using binoculars or a telescope without proper solar filters

• Staring directly at the sun without any protection

• Using regular sunglasses

• Using solar viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers

How long will totality last during this solar eclipse?

• 4 to 5 minutes

• 30 seconds to 1 minute

• 10 to 15 minutes

• 2 to 3 minutes

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