Do you know anything about solar eclipses to pass this quiz? A solar eclipse occurs when a segment of the earth is covered by a shadow cast by the moon, as it fully or partially blocks the sunlight. This shadow happens when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned. A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon. Find out how much you understand about the solar eclipse by taking this quiz.
The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
The sun is blocked
The Earth is blocked
False
True
New Moon
Waning Crescent
Waxing Crescent
True
False
Planet
Sun
Moon
True
False
Umbra
Penumbra
Totality
Solar eclipse
Lunar eclipse
New moon
It can be viewed from every spot on earth
It is dangerous to look at without the proper device
You must be within the moon's umbra to see it
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