Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Happens more often

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

Answer explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight. This happens more frequently than solar eclipses, making lunar eclipses more common.

What moon phase occurs during a Solar Eclipse?

• a) Waxing gibbous

• b) New moon

• c) 1st quarter

• c) Full moon

Answer explanation

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, which happens during the New Moon phase. Therefore, the correct answer is b) New moon.

Darker part of an eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

Answer explanation

The umbra is the darkest part of an eclipse, where the light from the sun or moon is completely blocked. In contrast, the penumbra is the lighter outer part. Therefore, the correct answer is umbra.

How many types of Lunar Eclipses are there?

• a) Three

• b) One

• c) Two

• d) Four

Answer explanation

There are three types of lunar eclipses: total, partial, and penumbral. Each type occurs based on how the Earth casts its shadow on the Moon, making the correct answer a) Three.

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

Answer explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. This is why the correct answer is 'Lunar Eclipse'.

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and cast a shadow on earth?

• a) Solar

• b) Lunar

Answer explanation

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth. This is why the correct answer is a) Solar.

This Eclipse happens during a new moon

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

Answer explanation

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, which happens during a new moon. In contrast, a Lunar Eclipse occurs during a full moon.

What moon phase occurs during a Lunar Eclipse?

• a) Full moon

• b) New moon

• c) 3rd quarter

• d) Waxing crescent

Answer explanation

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, which only happens during a full moon. Therefore, the correct answer is a) Full moon.

This Eclipse happens during a full moon

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

Answer explanation

A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon. This happens only during a full moon, making 'Lunar Eclipse' the correct answer.

Which of the following is NOT true about a Total Solar Eclipse?

• a) It can be viewed from every spot on earth

• b) It is dangerous to look at without the proper device

• c) You must be within the earth's penumbra

• d) You must be within the moon's umbra to see it

Answer explanation

A Total Solar Eclipse cannot be viewed from every spot on Earth; it is only visible from specific areas within the moon's umbra. Therefore, option a) is NOT true.