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Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. This alignment of three celestial objects is known as a syzygy.
Q.1 : How long can a total solar eclipse last?
A:
5 Minutes
B:
7 Minutes
C:
30 Minutes
D:
3 Hours
Q.2 : Looking directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can not damage your eyes.
A:
TRUE
B:
FALSE
Q.3 : What color will the Moon sometimes appear during a lunar eclipse?
A:
Yellow
B:
Red
C:
Green
D:
Blue
Q.4 : What is a lunar eclipse?
A:
When the Moon passes in front of the Sun
B:
When the Sun is blocked by another planet
C:
When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
D:
All of these
Q.5 : What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Sun is completely covered by the Moon?
A:
Lunar
B:
Special
C:
Annular
D:
Total
Q.6 : What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon completely covers the Sun?
A:
Umbra
B:
Antumbra
C:
Penumbra
D:
None of these
Q.7 : What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where the Moon covers the Sun but the outline of the Sun can still be seen?
A:
Umbra
B:
Antumbra
C:
Penumbra
D:
None of these
Q.8 : What do we call the area of a solar eclipse where only a portion of the Moon is in front of the Sun?
A:
Umbra
B:
Antumbra
C:
Penumbra
D:
None of these
Q.9 : What is a solar eclipse?
A:
When the Moon passes in front of the Sun
B:
When the Sun is blocked by another planet
C:
When the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
D:
All of these
Q.10 : What type of solar eclipse occurs when only a portion of the Sun is blocked by the Moon?
A:
Total
B:
Special
C:
Annular
D:
Partial