Solar Eclipse
True or False
Solar eclipses happen once or twice a year on Earth.
TRUE! Eclipses happen regularly, but it’s rare for one to be visible across the entire United States.
T/F
“The Sun is made of gold.”
False!
It may look gold, but the Sun is a plasma, primarily made of hydrogen with smaller amounts of other elements.
True or False
“The Moon always shows the same side to the Earth.”
TRUE! The Moon rotates on its axis at the same speed it rotates around the Earth, so the same side is always visible to us.
What is the amount of time it takes for Earth to make one full revolution around the Sun?
It takes 365 days for the Earth to make one full rotation around the sun.
What makes the Earth special in a way that’s different from other planets in our solar system?
Earth is the only planet that has life
T/F
From the Earth, the sun blocks the moon during a solar eclipse.
False! From the Earth, the moon blocks the Sun during a solar eclipse.
T/F
“The Sun orbits the Earth.”
FALSE!
While it may seem like the Sun is moving and Earth is fixed, it is actually the opposite. The Earth orbits the Sun. It takes about 365 days for the Earth to make one full rotation around the Sun.
True or False
The moon is significantly smaller than the Sun.
True! It is 400 times smaller than the sun but 400 times closer to us!
What shadow is made when using two fingers and a fist?
The shadow that's made when using two fingers and a fist is a rabbit. HAhahahah !
What is the name of the galaxy that Earth and our solar system is in?
The name of the galaxy that Earth and our solar system is in is called the Milky Way
T/F
Solar eclipses are caused when the Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon.
False!
A solar eclipse is caused when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth, blocking light from the Sun.
T/F
“The Sun is a star.”
TRUE
The Sun is the largest star in our solar system!
T/F
The moon casts a shadow because it's closer to the sun than it is to the Earth.
False
The moon is able to cast a shadow during a solar eclipse because it's 400 times closer to the EARTH than it is to the sun.
The sun's outermost layer is called....?
The sun's outermost layer is called the CORONA.
Length of time for one revolution of Earth around the Sun....
365 days
How long does a TOTAL solar eclipse (a full black out) last, approximately?
A TOTAL solar eclipse (a full black out) lasts around 3 to 7 minutes.
What is the amount of time it takes for Earth to make one full rotation on its axis?
24 hours or 1 day.
T/F
The moon is the same size as the sun.
FALSE!
The moon is 400 times smaller than the sun but it’s 400 times closer to us, so it looks the same size in the sky.
What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens when the moon temporarily blocks the sun but a
lunar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun from shining on the moon.
Name a company that studies Eclipses
NASA
T/F
The eye can be seriously damaged if you look directly at the sun without eclipse glasses for eye protection
TRUE!
And you should know that Regular sunglasses are
NOT GOOD ENOUGH to protect your eyes from damage when looking at the sun.
T/F
“When three things line up in a row, it’s called a syzygy.”
True!
Syzygy is the nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies.
How long does the Moon take to orbit around the Earth?
The moon takes 27.3 Days to orbit around the Earth
Name something that could act strangely during a solar eclipse
Animals
How many years does it take for a solar eclipse to happen again in the same spot
375 Years!