Total eclipse due over North America in 2024

Total eclipse due over North America in 2024

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Science, Physics, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the solar eclipse occurring on April 8th, 2024, in North America. It describes how a solar eclipse happens during a new moon when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting shadows on the Earth. The video discusses why we don't see 13 solar eclipses a year due to the moon's tilted orbit. It highlights the path of totality, which will be visible across parts of North America, including cities like Dallas and Montreal, while others like Los Angeles and New York will see a partial eclipse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What celestial event is occurring on April 8th, 2024?

A meteor shower

A lunar eclipse

A comet passing by

A solar eclipse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't we see 13 solar eclipses every year despite having 13 new moons?

The Earth's orbit is too fast

The Sun's position changes

The Earth's rotation is irregular

The Moon's orbit is tilted

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often is the moon perfectly aligned between the Earth and the Sun?

Once a year

Twice a year

Every month

Every six months

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city will experience a total eclipse during the event?

Los Angeles

New York

Dallas

Toronto

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the width of the path of totality for the eclipse?

100 kilometers

250 kilometers

150 kilometers

200 kilometers