Types of Eclipses
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the different types of eclipses. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: astronomy eclipses solar eclipse lunar eclipse |
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon?
Which type of eclipse occurs when only a part of the Sun is blocked by the Moon?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the entire Sun is blocked by the Moon?
What is the term for the point on Earth's surface where the Sun is directly overhead during a solar eclipse?
What is the term for the region on Earth's surface where the Sun is partially blocked by the Moon during a solar eclipse?
What is the term for the region on Earth's surface where the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon during a solar eclipse?
What is the term for the region on Earth's surface where the Moon is completely blocked by the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?
What is the term for the region on Earth's surface where the Moon is partially blocked by the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?
What is the term for the region on Earth's surface where the Moon is completely visible during a lunar eclipse?
How often do solar eclipses occur?
How often do lunar eclipses occur?
What is the maximum duration of a total solar eclipse?
What is the maximum duration of a total lunar eclipse?
What is the best way to view a solar eclipse?