Solar
Lunar
Eclipse
100

A solar eclipse is when the _______ blocks the sun's light from the ________. 

Moon, Earth

100

What could the moon appear during a lunar eclipse?

A. red/copper

b. blue

c. black/no color

A. red/copper

100

This eclipse is seen at night. 


Lunar

200

How often can a solar eclipse be seen from the same location?

A. every few years

B. every 20 years

C. every 100 years

A. every few years

200

Which object casts a shadow during a lunar eclipse?

a. sun

b. moon

c. Earth

C. Earth

200

This eclipse is seen during the day.

Solar
300

For a solar eclipse to occur, the _________ must be between the __________ and the sun. 

moon, Earth

300

Is a lunar eclipse safer to watch than a solar eclipse?

A. no, they require special glasses

B. yes, they don't require special glasses

b. yes, they don't require special glasses

300

True or False: you must be in the moon's shadow to see a total solar eclipse. 

True

400

A total solar eclipse can last for how long?

A. a few hours

b. a few days

c. a few minutes

C. a few minutes

400

In a lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the __________ shadow. 

A. Sun's

B. Earth's


B. Earth's

400

Why shouldn't you look directly at the sun during an eclipse?

It can cause eye damage

500

What is needed to safely look at a solar eclipse?

A. a hat

b. special viewing glasses

c. cardboard box with holes in it

B. special viewing glasses

500

How often do lunar eclipse happen?

A. every 100 years

B. a few times a year

C. every 3 years

B. A few times a year

500

True or False: the moon produces its own light.

False