A solar eclipse usually lasts for:
Solar eclipses last only a few minutes, unlike lunar eclipses which last longer.
A total solar eclipse happens about once every ___ somewhere on Earth.
On average, Earth experiences a total solar eclipse every 18 months.
When the Moon completely covers the Sun and day turns dark for a short time, it is called:
A total solar eclipse fully hides the Sun, making day appear like night.
The path of a total solar eclipse is usually about 100 miles wide and up to:
The total eclipse path is narrow but can stretch over 10,000 miles.
Outside the total solar eclipse path, people witness a:
People outside the umbra only see a partial solar eclipse.
When the Moon covers only part of the Sun, it is known as:
In a partial eclipse, the Moon only blocks part of the Sun’s disk.
When the Moon covers the center of the Sun but leaves a bright ring around it, it is:
An annular eclipse leaves a “ring of fire” as the Sun’s edges remain visible.
Looking directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse is:
Looking at the Sun during a solar eclipse can cause permanent eye damage.
Safety equipment (special glasses/filters) is necessary during a:
Solar eclipses require safety glasses to protect eyes from UV rays.
A solar eclipse always occurs during:
Solar eclipses only occur when the Moon is in its new moon phase.
Why don’t we have a solar eclipse every month?
The Moon’s orbit is tilted, so eclipses don’t occur each new moon.
The most recent solar eclipse occurred on:
A partial solar eclipse was seen in New Zealand and Antarctica on 21 Sept 2025.
The solar eclipse of 21 September 2025 was a:
The 21 Sept 2025 solar eclipse was a partial one.
Which eclipse can be safely seen with the naked eye?
Lunar eclipses are safe to view without equipment, unlike solar eclipses.
The most recent lunar eclipse was last seen in Pakistan on:
A total lunar eclipse occurred in Pakistan on 7 Sept 2025.
The lunar eclipse of 7 Sept 2025 was a:
On 7 Sept 2025, a total lunar eclipse was visible in Pakistan.
The lunar eclipse of 7 Sept 2025 is also known as:
Total lunar eclipses are often called “Blood Moons” due to their red glow.
