Question 1

What is a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

When the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth

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When the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light

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When the moon blocks the Earth's light from reaching the sun

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When the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching Earth

Question 2

What causes a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

When the Earth's shadow falls on the moon

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When the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light

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When the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching Earth

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When the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching Earth

Question 3

During a total solar eclipse, what can be seen?

Accepted Answer

The sun's corona

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The galaxies in our universe

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The moon's surface

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The planets in our solar system

Question 4

What is the difference between a partial and a total eclipse?

Accepted Answer

A partial eclipse is when the moon only partially covers the sun, while a total eclipse is when the moon completely covers the sun

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There is no difference, the terms can be used interchangeably

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A partial eclipse is when the sun only partially covers the moon, while a total eclipse is when the sun completely covers the moon

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A partial eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun without blocking its light, while a total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun's light

Question 5

Why don't solar eclipses happen every month?

Accepted Answer

Because the moon's orbit around Earth is tilted

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Because the moon's size changes throughout the year

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Because the Earth's orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle

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Because the sun's activity affects the moon's orbit

Question 6

What safety precautions should you take when viewing a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Wear specially designed eclipse glasses or use a pinhole projector

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Use a telescope or binoculars without any filters

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Look directly at the eclipse with your naked eye

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Use regular sunglasses to protect your eyes

Question 7

How long does a total solar eclipse usually last?

Accepted Answer

A few minutes

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A few seconds

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An hour

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A day

Question 8

What is the path of totality?

Accepted Answer

The path on Earth where a total solar eclipse is visible

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The path astronauts take to observe the eclipse from space

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The path the moon takes around Earth during the eclipse

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The path the sun takes around Earth during the eclipse

Question 9

What is a diamond ring effect?

Accepted Answer

When a small bit of the sun's light shines through a valley on the moon's surface during a total solar eclipse, creating a bright spot that looks like a diamond ring

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When the sun's corona forms a ring around the moon during a total solar eclipse

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When the moon's shadow creates a ring of darkness around the Earth during a total solar eclipse

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When the sun's light reflects off a diamond and causes a bright spot

Question 10

How often does a total solar eclipse occur?

Accepted Answer

Every 18 months to 2 years

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Every century

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Every month

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Every 5-10 years

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