Total or Partial
Eclipse Safety
Miscellaneous
100
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth do not perfectly align
What is a partial solar eclipse
100
Which type of eclipse cannot be safely viewed at any point without proper eye protection?
What is a partial solar eclipse
100
The outer lighter shadow that the moon casts on the earth during a solar eclipse is called the ___________.
penumbra
200
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth perfectly align
What is a total solar eclipse
200
Which part of your eye can be damaged from looking at the sun directly?
What is your retina
200
The darker, inner shadow that the moon casts on the Earth during a solar eclipse is called the __________.
umbra
300
This type of eclipse occurs in regions located within the umbra
What is a total solar eclipse
300
When looking at the sun during an eclipse you must always wear ____________.
What are eclipse glasses
300
The Sun's outer atmosphere is called the _________.
corona
400
This type of eclipse occurs within regions located in the penumbra
What is a partial solar eclipse
400
It is only safe to view a total solar eclipse without eye protection during ___________.
What is totality
400
The path of the moons shadow during a solar eclipse always moves from ________ to ________.
West to East
500
This is the type of eclipse where the corona is visible
What is a total solar eclipse
500
The back of your eyes do not have ________ that let you know when your eyes are being damaged.
What are pain receptors
500
What was the eclipse on August 21st, 2017 was nicknamed?
Great American Eclipse
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