Historic Total Solar Eclipse

How many states are in the path of totality? (path to see a total solar eclipse)

• 48

• 15

• All of the states

True or False: There is a chance to see a comet, known as The Devil Comet, during the solar eclipse

• True

• False

How many stages is a Total Solar Eclipse divided into?

• 4

• 5

• 3

What happens to the sky during a Total Solar Eclipse? (Select all that apply)

• The quality of light decreases in brightness

• Contrast is more defined which can create an eerie atmosphere

• Shadows become sharper

• The color of the sky stays the same

True or False: Temperature can decrease by as much as 5-10 degrees during a solar eclpise

• True

• False

True or False: Bailys beads occur just before and after a total eclipse and are caused by the uneven surface of the moon

• True

• False

True or False: The Diamond Ring occurs when there is only 1 bead of sunlight left and it shines brightly through to see

• True

• False

True or False: The most stricking feature during totality is the sun's corona

• True

• False

The Diamond Ring effect might be visible again during the 3rd Contact Phase

• True

• False

True or False: The 4th Contact signifies the end of the eclipse

• True

• False