An EPIC View of the Moon’s Shadow During the June 10 Solar Eclipse

The Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) captures daily images of Earth from nearly 1,000,000 miles away, aiding in monitoring various environmental factors. On June 10th, 2021, EPIC captured images of an annular solar eclipse, where the moon, at its farthest point from Earth, appears smaller than the sun, creating a 'Ring of Fire' effect. EPIC is aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite, orbiting the L1 LaGrange point, providing a unique perspective on Earth's changes.

What is the primary purpose of the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC)?

• To monitor environmental factors on Earth

• To observe the sun's activity

• To capture images of distant galaxies

• To study the surface of the moon

During an annular solar eclipse, what unique visual effect is observed?

• A crescent-shaped sun

• A double shadow on Earth

• A 'Ring of Fire' around the moon

• A total blackout

What causes a solar eclipse to occur?

• The sun moves between Earth and the moon

• The moon moves between the sun and Earth

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon

• The moon moves behind Earth

Where is the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite positioned?

• In the sun's orbit

• In Earth's orbit

• At the L1 Lagrange point

• On the moon's surface

Since when has EPIC been orbiting the L1 Lagrange point?

• 2025

• 2015

• 2020

• 2010