Questions and Answers
During a solar eclipse, what is the correct alignment of the sun, earth, and moon?
The moon is between the sun and earth
What is the name of the darkest inner part of the shadow cone where a total eclipse can be viewed?
Umbra
True or False: You must wear eclipse goggles at all times during a solar eclipse.
True
During a solar eclipse, what is the correct alignment of the sun, earth, and moon?
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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?
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True or False: You must wear your eclipse goggles at all times during a solar eclipse.
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Study Notes
Solar Eclipse Alignment
- Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.
- This alignment results in the Moon blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.
Parts of the Shadow Cone
- The darkest inner part of the shadow cone during a solar eclipse is called the umbra.
- Total eclipses can only be viewed from within the umbra where the sunlight is completely blocked.
Eclipse Eye Safety
- It is True that eclipse goggles must be worn at all times when viewing a solar eclipse to protect the eyes from harmful solar radiation.
- Ordinary sunglasses are not safe for viewing the Sun directly.
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