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When was the last time Georgia experienced a solar eclipse?

• July 4, 2015
• October 14, 2020
• June 21, 2018
• August 21, 2017

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What is a solar eclipse

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the Moon's light.
• A solar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the stars.
• A solar eclipse is an astronomical event where the Moon obscures the Sun.
• A solar eclipse is when the Sun is completely hidden by clouds.

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How can you define a total solar eclipse.

• A total solar eclipse is when the Moon partially covers the Sun.
• A total solar eclipse is when the Moon completely covers the Sun as viewed from Earth.
• A total solar eclipse happens when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.
• A total solar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the Moon's light.

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A lunar eclipse occurs when

• the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
• the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
• the Earth is between the Moon and the stars
• the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon

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At what point must you be on earth for you to experience a Total solar eclipse?

• Anywhere on Earth
• During a lunar eclipse
• In the shadow of the moon
• In the path of totality on Earth.

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The moon umbra is

• the faintest shadow cast by the sun on Earth.

• the darkest shadow cast by the moon on Earth.

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Why has the Carbondale region in Illinois been considered as a cosmic jackpot?

• The region has the largest telescope in the world.
• It is known for its high population of astronomers.
• It experienced both the 2017 and 2024 Total solar eclipses.

• It has the largest number of meteor showers

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Describe the true shape of the moon's umbra.

• Spherical

• Flat

• Irregular polygon with slightly curved edges.

• Elliptical

What might have caused the heavily cratered surface of the moon?

• Impacts from asteroids and comets.
• Volcanic activity on the moon's surface.
• Erosion from solar winds.
• Tectonic movements within the moon.

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Partial Solar eclipse is experienced when

• the Sun is obscured by clouds during the day.
• the Earth completely covers the Moon as viewed from the Sun.
• the Moon partially covers the Sun as viewed from Earth.
• the Moon completely covers the Sun as viewed from Earth.

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