Solar Eclipse and Sun Facts

The video discusses the rarity of solar eclipses, highlighting a total solar eclipse visible in the US for the first time in 38 years, scheduled for August 21, 2017. NASA scientists are currently studying a solar eclipse visible in Southeast Asia to learn more about the solar corona using the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The video emphasizes the significance of these events and encourages viewers to witness the upcoming eclipse in the US.

How often does a total solar eclipse occur in the United States?

• Every 10 years

• Every 50 years

• Every 38 years

• Every 100 years

Where is the solar eclipse visible that NASA is currently studying?

• North America

• Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Australia

What time does NASA's live coverage of the eclipse start?

• 9:00 PM Eastern

• 6:00 PM Eastern

• 7:00 PM Eastern

• 8:00 PM Eastern

What celestial body moves in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse?

• The Moon

• Venus

• Mars

• A comet

What is the solar corona?

• The Sun's magnetic field

• The Sun's atmosphere

• The Sun's surface

• The Sun's core

What is the name of the satellite used by NASA to study the Sun?

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Voyager 1

• Solar Dynamics Observatory

• Hubble Space Telescope

What are solar prominences?

• Solar flares

• Sunspots

• Hot gas streamers

• Cool spots on the Sun

How many Earths can fit inside the Sun?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 100,000

• 10 million

When is the next total solar eclipse visible across the US?

• August 21, 2016

• August 21, 2017

• August 21, 2019

• August 21, 2018

Which states will the 2017 solar eclipse path start and end in?

• Oregon to South Carolina

• Washington to Texas

• New York to Georgia

• California to Florida