Lunar Eclipse 101

How many days does it take for the moon to fully orbit the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 day

• 29.5 days

We don't have a lunar eclipse all the time because...

• the Moon is too far from the Earth.
• the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
• the Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit.
• the Sun is not bright enough during the day.

The inner shadow cast by the moon is called?

• umbra
• eclipse
• solar flare
• penumbra

Which type of lunar eclipse is where the moon turns red?

• Total lunar eclipse
• Partial lunar eclipse
• Penumbral lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

Which moon phase is a lunar eclipse?

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous