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What is the shape of the Moon's orbit around the Earth?
What is the shape of the Moon's orbit around the Earth?
- Elliptical (correct)
- Spherical
- Circular
- Cylindrical
When the Moon fully blocks the Sun and casts a shadow on part of the Earth, this is called a(n):
When the Moon fully blocks the Sun and casts a shadow on part of the Earth, this is called a(n):
- Annular eclipse
- Total solar eclipse (correct)
- Partial eclipse
- Lunar eclipse
What is the path of totality?
What is the path of totality?
- The path where the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun
- The path where the Sun's light is partially blocked by the Moon
- The path where the Moon's shadow completely covers the Earth (correct)
- The path where the Sun's light is completely blocked by the Moon
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up and the Moon is at the far point of its orbit and does not fully block the Sun, this is called a(n):
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up and the Moon is at the far point of its orbit and does not fully block the Sun, this is called a(n):
In which lunar phase does a solar eclipse occur?
In which lunar phase does a solar eclipse occur?
Why is there no eclipse every time the Moon is in this phase?
Why is there no eclipse every time the Moon is in this phase?
What is the main reason people in the path of the eclipse are warned not to look at the Sun without proper protection?
What is the main reason people in the path of the eclipse are warned not to look at the Sun without proper protection?
What aspect of nature do scientists primarily plan to study during the eclipse?
What aspect of nature do scientists primarily plan to study during the eclipse?
As the eclipse approaches, what can be expected in terms of the sky and temperatures?
As the eclipse approaches, what can be expected in terms of the sky and temperatures?
What is the expected duration of the eclipse mentioned in the text?
What is the expected duration of the eclipse mentioned in the text?
Which region is specifically mentioned in the text as being most affected by the eclipse?
Which region is specifically mentioned in the text as being most affected by the eclipse?
What are some potential risks of looking directly at the Sun during an eclipse without proper eye protection?
What are some potential risks of looking directly at the Sun during an eclipse without proper eye protection?
