NASA Article-Eclipses and the Moon Quiz

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's shadow falling on Earth

• Earth's shadow obscuring the Moon

• The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun

• The Sun blocking the Moon

How often do eclipses occur each year?

• Once a year

• Two to three times a year

• Four to seven times a year

• Every month

What is the main reason we don't have eclipses every month?

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit

• The Sun is too far away

• The Earth rotates too quickly

• The Moon is too small

During which phase of the Moon do lunar eclipses occur?

• Last Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

What color does the Moon often appear during a total lunar eclipse?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

What is a penumbral eclipse?

• The Sun completely blocks the Moon

• The Moon completely blocks the Sun

• The Moon passes through Earth's penumbra

• The Moon passes through Earth's umbra

When is the next total lunar eclipse visible from the Americas?

• March 3, 2026

• August 28, 2026

• September 7, 2025

• March 14, 2025

What is the width of the Moon's shadow on Earth during a solar eclipse?

• 300 miles

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

• 700 miles

What is an annular eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun

• The Moon is too far to completely cover the Sun

• The Earth blocks the Sun

• The Sun completely covers the Moon

How much is the Moon's orbit tilted compared to Earth's orbit?

• 5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 3 degrees

• 7 degrees