4/30/25 Lunar Eclipses Quiz

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon blocking the Sun

• Earth's shadow obscuring the Moon

• The Sun blocking the Moon

• The Moon moving away from Earth

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How often do eclipses occur each year?

• Every two years

• Four to seven times a year

• Every month

• Once a year

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

• The Moon is too small

• Earth's rotation is too fast

• The Sun is too far away

• The Moon's orbit is tilted

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During which phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• Last quarter

• First quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

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

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

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What is the umbra?

• The faint outer part of Earth's shadow

• The inner part of Earth's shadow

• The Moon's orbit

• The Sun's light

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What happens during a penumbral eclipse?

• The Moon disappears

• The Moon dims slightly

• The Moon is completely covered

• The Sun is blocked

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

• 500 miles

• 700 miles

• 100 miles

• 300 miles

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

• 5 degrees

• 3 degrees

• 7 degrees

• 10 degrees

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

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