Lunar Eclipse Quiz for 6th Grade

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth
• The Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon
• The sun blocks Earth's light from reaching the moon
• The moon enters Earth's atmosphere

How often does a full moon occur?

• Every 14 days
• Every 29.5 days
• Every 365 days
• Every 28 days

Why don't we have a lunar eclipse every month?

• The moon is too small
• The sun is too bright
• The moon's orbit is tilted
• Earth rotates too fast

What are the two types of shadows cast by Earth during a lunar eclipse?

• Umbra and penumbra
• Light and dark
• Red and blue
• Partial and total

Which type of lunar eclipse turns the moon a sunset red color?

• Partial lunar eclipse
• Penumbral lunar eclipse
• Total lunar eclipse
• Half lunar eclipse

What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

• The moon reflects Mars' light
• Earth's atmosphere bends red light towards the moon
• The sun turns red
• The moon's surface changes color

What can make the moon appear darker red or near black during a lunar eclipse?

• Nighttime
• Volcanic ash in Earth's atmosphere
• Solar flares
• The moon's rotation

In a partial lunar eclipse, what happens to the moon?

• It completely disappears
• Part of it passes into Earth's umbra
• It turns blue
• It moves closer to Earth

What is unique about a penumbral lunar eclipse?

• It's the brightest type of eclipse
• It's barely noticeable to most people
• It only happens once a century
• It makes the moon appear larger

How many lunar eclipses can occur in a year?

• Up to 1
• Up to 2
• Up to 3
• Up to 12