Super-Sized Lunar Eclipse Quiz

What time does the total lunar eclipse begin on December 10th in Pacific Standard Time?

• 3:45 am

• 4:45 am

• 5:45 am

• 6:45 am

Why does the Moon appear larger when it is low in the sky?

• It is a different phase of the Moon.

• It is actually closer to Earth.

• The Moon illusion makes it appear larger.

• The atmosphere magnifies it.

What causes the Moon to turn red during a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon's surface changes color.

• Earth's shadow is naturally red.

• The Moon is covered by red dust.

• Sunlight is scattered by Earth's atmosphere.

What factor determines the brightness of the lunar eclipse?

• The time of day the eclipse occurs.

• The amount of dust in Earth's stratosphere.

• The phase of the Moon.

• The distance of the Moon from Earth.

What creates the turquoise fringe during a lunar eclipse?

• Reflection from the ocean.

• Light passing through the ozone layer.

• A rare atmospheric phenomenon.

• The Moon's surface composition.