Question 1
A total eclipse of the Sun is only possible at ________.
◦ first quarter
◦ new Moon
◦ third quarter
◦ second quarter
Question 2
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon remains visible because ________.
◦ the atmosphere of the Earth refracts light around its perimeter
◦ the atmosphere of the Moon diffuses light from the other side of the Moon
◦ the earth is too far from the Moon to totally cover the solar disk
◦ None of the above; the Moon completely disappears against the night sky.