Traditional Eclipses Quiz

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Does the moon make its own light?

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From where does the moon get its light?

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When an object spins on its axis, it is called

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When one object moves around a second object

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When one object blocks the light from the sun it is

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How many phases of the moon are there?

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What are the 2 moon phases that can cause an eclipse?

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What is the angle of the moon's orbit around the Earth?

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When one object is blocking the light source from another light object, it is called

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This is a picture of a lunar eclipse. During what phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse happen?

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This is a picture of a solar eclipse. During what moon phase does a solar eclipse happen?

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If an eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up, why don't we have an eclipse every New Moon and Full Moon?

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What kind of eclipse is this? (Order of the objects: Sun, Earth, Moon)

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What kind of eclipse is this? (Order: Sun, Moon, Earth)

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Which eclipse lasts longer, a Solar eclipse, or a Lunar eclipse?

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What is the darkest part of the shadow in an eclipse called?

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What is the lighter part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

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What would happen if we increased the size of the moon?

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What moon phase is this?

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Can you see a Solar Eclipse on the whole Earth?

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What stops us from having an eclipse every full moon and new moon?

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Which Eclipse is it dangerous to look at without special glasses?

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Which moon is in the right place for a Solar eclipse?

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Which moon phase is in the correct place for a lunar eclipse?

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If you are an observer in the penumbra of the Earth's shadow you will see a

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What will happen to your eyes if you look at a Lunar eclipse?