Eclipses Unveiled: The Science Behind Lunar and Solar Phenomena

The video explains the phenomenon of eclipses, focusing on both lunar and solar types. It describes how eclipses occur when the sun, moon, and earth align. A lunar eclipse happens when the earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the earth, blocking sunlight. The video also covers the safety measures for viewing solar eclipses.

What is the alignment of the sun, earth, and moon during an eclipse?

• They form a triangle.

• They are in a straight line.

• They form a square.

• They are randomly aligned.

What type of eclipse occurs when the earth is between the sun and the moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Partial eclipse

During a total lunar eclipse, why does the moon appear red?

• Due to the earth's shadow

• Because red light filters through the earth's atmosphere

• Because of the moon's surface color

• Due to the sun's position

What is the umbra?

• The faint outer shadow

• The dark inner part of the shadow

• The light from the sun

• The shadow of the moon

What is the penumbra?

• The light from the moon

• The shadow of the earth

• The faint outer shadow

• The dark inner part of the shadow

When does a solar eclipse occur?

• At full moon

• At crescent moon

• At new moon

• At half moon

What is visible during a total solar eclipse?

• The entire sun

• A ring of light around the moon

• The moon's surface

• The earth's shadow

What happens during a partial solar eclipse?

• The moon completely covers the sun

• The sun is not visible at all

• The moon partially covers the sun

• The earth blocks the sun

What should you use to safely view a solar eclipse?

• A pinhole projector

• A telescope

• Binoculars

• Sunglasses

Why is it dangerous to look at a solar eclipse directly?

• It can cause eye damage

• It is too dark

• It is too bright

• It is not visible