¿Qué son los eclipses?

The video explains the cosmic coincidence that makes the Sun and Moon appear the same size, leading to solar and lunar eclipses. It details how lunar eclipses occur when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon, visible during a full moon, and solar eclipses occur when the Moon blocks the Sun, visible during a new moon. The video also covers the visibility and safety of observing eclipses, emphasizing the need for eye protection during solar eclipses. Finally, it describes the phases of a solar eclipse, including the diamond ring effect and the Sun's corona.

What cosmic coincidence causes the Sun and Moon to appear the same size in the sky?

• The Sun is 400 times larger and farther than the Moon.

• The Moon is 400 times larger and closer than the Sun.

• The Sun and Moon are the same size and distance from Earth.

• The Moon is 400 times larger and farther than the Sun.

Why are lunar eclipses less frequent than expected?

• The Sun's orbit is in a different plane than Earth's orbit around the Moon.

• The Moon's orbit is in a different plane than Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• The Moon's orbit is in the same plane as Earth's orbit around the Sun.

• The Earth's orbit is in the same plane as the Sun's orbit around the Moon.

Under what condition can a lunar eclipse occur?

• During a new moon when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun.

• During a full moon when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun.

• During a full moon when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon.

• During a new moon when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon.

What is a key difference in visibility between solar and lunar eclipses?

• Lunar eclipses are visible from anywhere on Earth where it is night.

• Solar eclipses are visible from anywhere on Earth where it is night.

• Solar eclipses are visible from the entire sunlit side of Earth.

• Lunar eclipses are visible only from a small area on Earth.

What visual phenomenon occurs just before the totality of a solar eclipse?

• The Sun's core becomes visible.

• The Moon's surface becomes visible.

• The Moon's corona becomes visible.

• The Sun's corona becomes visible.