Eclipse Part 2 Quiz

Eclipse Part 2 Quiz explores the fascinating science and rare beauty of lunar eclipses. One intriguing fact is that during a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can appear deep red because Earth’s atmosphere bends sunlight and filters out blue light. Ancient cultures often interpreted this reddish glow as a powerful omen, linking celestial events to seasonal cycles or historical decisions. The totality path in solar eclipses also fascinated observers, creating narrow bands where the Sun is completely obscured. Understanding eclipse duration and alignment has helped humans plan expeditions and make accurate predictions for centuries. This quiz provides an engaging way to enjoy astronomical trivia while learning about lunar eclipses, eclipse timing, and the cosmic choreography of Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Eclipse Part 2

Which layer of the Sun becomes visible during a total solar eclipse?

Core

Photosphere

Mantle

Corona

Why don’t eclipses occur every New Moon and Full Moon?

Earth rotates too fast

Moon’s orbit is tilted about 5 degrees

Sun changes size

Moon is shrinking

What color does the Moon appear during a total lunar eclipse?

Blue

Black

Red

Green

Which eclipse lasts longer, solar or lunar?

Lunar

Solar

Both same

Depends on orbit

What is the “path of totality” in a solar eclipse?

The Moon’s orbit line

The Sun’s position in orbit

Region on Earth where the Sun is totally blocked

Earth’s equator line

What is a hybrid solar eclipse?

A mix of lunar and solar at the same time

An eclipse that changes from annular to total along its path

A bright flash on Sun surface

A solar-lunar overlap

What is the term for when Earth, Moon, and Sun align nearly perfectly for an eclipse?

Aphelion

Perigee

Zenith

Syzygy

What is the maximum duration of a total solar eclipse?

About 7 minutes

About 2 minutes

About 30 minutes

About 15 minutes

What is the maximum duration of a total lunar eclipse?

30 minutes

1 hour

3 hours

About 1 hour 40 minutes

Which type of solar eclipse is most common?

Total

Annular

Partial

Hybrid

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Sample Questions from This Quiz

Which layer of the Sun becomes visible during a total solar eclipse?
Why don’t eclipses occur every New Moon and Full Moon?
What color does the Moon appear during a total lunar eclipse?
Which eclipse lasts longer, solar or lunar?
What is the “path of totality” in a solar eclipse?

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