Understanding Solar Eclipses

The video discusses the solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8th, highlighting its significance as a celestial event. It explains the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, where the moon blocks the sun, and the path of totality where it is fully visible. The video also provides safety tips for viewing the eclipse, emphasizing the use of certified eclipse glasses. Additionally, it offers information on CNN's live stream coverage of the event, available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

What is the date of the special solar eclipse event?

• April 7th

• April 8th

• April 9th

• April 10th

What celestial event is the focus of this special CNN 10 episode?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Comet Passing

• Solar Eclipse

• Meteor Shower

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

• The Moon passes behind the Earth

• The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon

How many people across North America could see the total solar eclipse?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 32 million

What is the 'path of totality'?

• The area where the eclipse is not visible

• The area where the eclipse is partially visible

• The area where the total eclipse is visible

• The area where the eclipse is visible for the longest time

How long can the total darkness last during the eclipse in some places?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

What should you use to safely view the solar eclipse?

• Binoculars

• Certified eclipse glasses

• Regular sunglasses

• A telescope

What can happen if you view the eclipse without proper eye protection?

• Nothing

• Headache

• Solar retina burn

• Temporary blindness

Where can you watch CNN's special live stream of the eclipse?

• twitter.com/cnn

• facebook.com/cnn

• cnn.com/eclipse

• youtube.com/cnn

What time will CNN's live stream of the eclipse be available?

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern

• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern

• 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern