Eclipses

What aligns during an eclipse?

• The Sun, the Moon, and Mars

• The Sun, Jupiter, and the Moon

• The Earth, the Moon, and Venus

• The Sun, the Earth, and the Moon

What are the two types of eclipses mentioned?

• Lunar and Venusian

• Galactic and Solar

• Solar and Martian

• Lunar and Solar

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon disappears completely.

• The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth.

• The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon.

What is necessary to safely observe a solar eclipse?

• A flashlight

• Special eyewear

• Nothing, it's safe to look directly

• A telescope

Why does the Moon turn red during a lunar eclipse?

• Because it's closer to the Sun.

• Because it's reflecting the Earth's oceans.

• Because the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

• Because the Moon is covered in red dust.