Solar Eclipse 2024

When moon’s shadow appears on Earth’s surface

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Neap Tide

• Apogee

When the Moon is aligned between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on the Earth, the following occurs:

• A solar eclipse

• A lunar eclipse

• Perigee

• Apogee

What is the date of the next total solar eclipse in 2024?

• April 8, 2024

• March 20, 2024

• August 12, 2024

• October 14, 2024

Which regions in the United States will experience the total solar eclipse in 2024?

• Texas to Maine

• California to Florida

• Washington to New York

• Nevada to Georgia

What is the term for the path along which the total solar eclipse will be visible?

• Path of Totality

• Eclipse Corridor

• Shadow Trail

• Umbra Line

During a solar eclipse, which celestial body is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

• Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

What is the maximum duration of totality for the solar eclipse in 2024?

• 4 minutes 28 seconds

• 2 minutes 10 seconds

• 5 minutes 12 seconds

• 3 minutes 45 seconds

Which phase of the moon is necessary for a solar eclipse to occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

What is the phenomenon called when the Sun's corona is visible during a solar eclipse?

• Totality

• Annularity

• Penumbra

• Umbra

How often do total solar eclipses occur on Earth?

• Every 18 months

• Every 6 months

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years