What is a solar eclipse?
When the Moon is in its full phase
When there is movement in the tectonic layers
When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking
What are the phases of the Moon?
Full, new, crescent, waxing quarter or waning moon.
Terrestrial or inner planets and giant or outer planets.
Red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars, etc.
What are the different types of eclipses?
Elliptical galaxies and Spiral galaxies
Block light through trees.
Solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.
Why is it important to take care when witnessing an eclipse?
Because looking directly can cause damage to your eyes
It is not necessary to protect yourself, there is less light
To prevent weight gain.
What is an eclipse crown?
It is a crown that is seen on the moon.
A ring of sunlight can be seen around the edges (Moon)
This is what the sun's rays are called.
Why does the Sun disappear during a solar eclipse?
It disappears for a few seconds of the clipse.
It makes a rotation and disappears from the Milky Way
The Moon blocking the Sun's light from reaching
What causes the different phases of the Moon?
By the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun
By the amount of water in the sea
Because of the position of the Milky Way.
Can you name one myth or story about eclipses from ancient cultures?
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How long does a total solar eclipse typically last?
Can last up to 3 days
An hour and a half
From a few seconds to a maximum of about 7.5 minutes
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the planets align
The shadow reflects on the Moon
The shadow is reflected in Mercury
Who studies space and celestial events like eclipses?
Philosophers and sociologists
Astronomers study space
Astrologers and tarot readers
What was thought before people understood eclipses scientifically?
They have always been seen scientifically.
Eclipses were caused by supernatural or mythical beings.
There have not always been eclipses
How do we predict when eclipses will occur?
Using mathematical models and astronomical calculations.
Randomly thinking about when it might happen
Cannot be calculated
How do ancient myths about eclipses compare to our modern understanding?
Science has always explained natural phenomena
Our undertanding is based on scientific principles
We explain through supernatural things
Can you identify this myth?
Wolves were chasing and devouring the Sun
People believed that a dragon was eating the Sun (China)
Gods were angry and causing the Sun or Moon to disappear
