Solar and Lunar Eclipses Quick Check

Which type of eclipse has a Full moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

Is this alignment for a solar or a lunar eclipse?

• Solar

• Lunar

Which type of eclipse has a New Moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

Which moon phase do lunar eclipses occur?

• Full Moon

• Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon

• First Quarter

If each month has a full moon, why is there not also an eclipse each month?

• There is an eclipse each month

• The moon's orbit is tilted

• Seasons on Earth change atmospheric viewing conditions

• As the moon gets closer to Earth its gravity changes its orbit

When can a solar eclipse occur?

• Anytime

• During a new moon

• During a full moon

• Waning gibbous

Is this alignment for a solar or lunar eclipse?

• Solar

• Lunar

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The alignment of the planets causing a shadow on the Sun

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth