Eclipse Quiz 2

What is a lunar eclipse?

• The movement of the Moon around the Earth.

• The blocking of the Sun's light by the Moon.

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Moon passing into the Earth's shadow.

What part of the Earth's shadow is known for being lighter and where partial eclipses can be seen?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Corona

• Axis

What is the darker part of the Earth's shadow called, where total eclipses are visible?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Corona

• Axis

What causes a "Blood Moon" during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon getting closer to the Sun.

• The Earth's atmosphere scattering blue light and letting red light pass through.

• The Moon passing through the Earth's umbra.

• The Sun's rays directly hitting the Moon.

What phase must the Moon be in for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

What is the term for when the Moon is completely in the Earth's umbra?

• Partial lunar eclipse

• Penumbral lunar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

• Annular lunar eclipse

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth

• The Earth passes between the Sun and Moon

• The Moon passes between Mars and Earth

• The Sun passes between the Moon and Earth

True or false? During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

• True

• False

Which statement BEST describes what happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon blocks part of the Sun.

• The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Sun blocks part of the Moon.

• The Moon covers the face of the Sun completely.

• The Sun covers the face of the Moon completely.

During a solar eclipse, an observer on earth standing in the moon's umbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse
• A total lunar eclipse
• A partial solar eclipse
• A partial lunar eclipse