The Universe. Space. Tech > Space fun > Quiz: What do you know about solar eclipses? Quiz: What do you know about solar eclipses? 22.10.202219.10.2022 Share: Welcome to your What do you know about solar eclipses? During a solar eclipse: the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun the Sun is between the Moon and the Earth On what part of the Earth's surface can a particular total solar eclipse be observed? everywhere in the hemisphere facing the Sun in a relatively narrow strip on which the shadow of the moon falls How many solar eclipses are observed on Earth per year? no more than one from 2 to 5 at least 6 Solar and lunar eclipses: are repeated at a certain interval are completely random and unpredictable can be assumed, but they are not repeated Is it possible to look at the Sun through a telescope? Yes No It is possible through a light filter What threatens the human eyes with excessive sunlight? nothing threatens threatens to burn the retina threatens to burn eyelashes Which of these types of solar eclipses does not occur? Total Annular Translucent Will solar eclipses always be possible? Yes No Yes, but the total will eventually stop Time’s up
