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What is the phenomenon called when a single bead of light is visible just before the moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse?
What is the phenomenon called when a single bead of light is visible just before the moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse?
- Lunar Corona
- Diamond Ring Effect (correct)
- Celestial Mirage
- Solar Flare
Why doesn't a solar eclipse occur on every new moon day?
Why doesn't a solar eclipse occur on every new moon day?
- Earth's atmosphere blocks the sun's rays
- The moon orbits too close to the Earth
- Earth's orbit is not circular
- The moon and Earth orbits are at an angle to each other (correct)
How frequently does a total solar eclipse generally occur?
How frequently does a total solar eclipse generally occur?
- Once every 5-6 months
- Once every 10 years
- Once every 3-4 months
- Once every 1-2 years (correct)
What is the region between the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse called?
What is the region between the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse called?
During which phase does a solar eclipse always occur?
During which phase does a solar eclipse always occur?
During a total solar eclipse, what is visible to observers in the region of the umbra?
During a total solar eclipse, what is visible to observers in the region of the umbra?
What type of solar eclipse is characterized by only the outer rim of the sun (corona) being visible as a bright ring around the moon?
What type of solar eclipse is characterized by only the outer rim of the sun (corona) being visible as a bright ring around the moon?
In a penumbral region during a solar eclipse, what do observers typically see?
In a penumbral region during a solar eclipse, what do observers typically see?
What happens when the apex of the umbral cone does not touch the Earth's surface during a solar eclipse?
What happens when the apex of the umbral cone does not touch the Earth's surface during a solar eclipse?
When does an annular eclipse occur?
When does an annular eclipse occur?
What is the defining characteristic of a total solar eclipse?
What is the defining characteristic of a total solar eclipse?
