Question 1

What is a solar eclipse?

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The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, briefly covering up the Sun's light

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The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon, covering up the Moon's light

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The Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, blocking out the Moon's light

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The Moon moves away from the Earth and the Sun

Question 2

What do you need to safely observe a solar eclipse?

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Special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector

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Telescope

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Binoculars

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Sunglasses

Question 3

In which mythology is a solar eclipse explained as a dragon devouring the Sun?

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Chinese Folklore

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Greek Mythology

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Hindu Mythology

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Navajo Mythology

Question 4

What is the celestial event that occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar eclipse

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Solar eclipse

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Comet sighting

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Meteor shower

Question 5

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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The Moon completely hides the Sun

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The Moon partially hides the Sun

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The Sun completely hides the Moon

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The Earth completely hides the Sun

Question 6

What is the Navajo explanation for a solar eclipse?

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The Sun and the Moon briefly quarrel

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Anningan is chasing Malina

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The Sun hides its face due to disagreement among the gods

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A dragon devours the Sun

Question 7

What causes the different colors seen on the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

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Earth's atmosphere scattering light

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Moon's changing surface

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Alien intervention

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Space dust

Question 8

Which celestial body is responsible for creating a total solar eclipse?

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The Moon

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Mars

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The Sun

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Earth

Question 9

What is the importance of using special viewing tools during an eclipse?

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To protect your eyes from harm

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To communicate with celestial beings

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To enhance the visual experience

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To prevent the eclipse from happening

Question 10

What is the mythological story behind a solar eclipse in Hindu mythology?

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Rahu's head chases the Sun and the Moon, causing eclipses

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A celestial dragon devours the Sun

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The Sun god hides his face due to disagreement among the gods

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The Sun and the Moon briefly quarrel, and singing and praying end the eclipse

Question 11

On what date will a total solar eclipse occur in 2024?

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April 8, 2024

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June 6, 2024

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September 10, 2024

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March 12, 2024

Question 12

Which states in the United States will get a front-row seat to the total solar eclipse in 2024?

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Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont, and Maine

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Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

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California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada

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Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming

Question 13

How should one safely observe a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Use special eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector

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Stare directly at the Sun

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Use a telescope without any filter

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Use regular sunglasses

Question 14

What is the Navajo belief regarding solar eclipses?

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It occurs when the Sun and Moon briefly quarrel

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It is a result of the Earth's shadow

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It is a sign of the Sun god's anger

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It is caused by celestial dragons

Question 15

In Hindu mythology, why was the eclipse created?

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As punishment for Rahu deceiving gods

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To show the power of Lord Vishnu

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To bring balance between day and night

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As a symbol of victory for the Sun god

Question 16

What was believed to be the cause of a solar eclipse in ancient China?

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A celestial dragon devouring the Sun

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A battle between the Sun and Moon

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The gods hiding the Sun

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Natural phenomenon

Question 17

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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The Moon completely covers the Sun

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The Sun disappears completely

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The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

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The Moon changes color to red

Question 18

Why don't solar eclipses occur every month?

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Due to the Moon's orbital plane being tilted compared to Earth's orbit

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Due to gravitational pull from other planets

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Due to variations in the Sun's brightness

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Due to Earth's rotation speed

Question 19

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

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The Moon disappears

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The Sun's light is blocked by the Moon

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The Moon moves between Earth and the Sun

Question 20

What role does the Moon play in a solar eclipse?

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It stands between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light

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It creates new moon phases

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It moves behind the Sun

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It reflects the Sun's light onto Earth

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