Quiz
1. A solar eclipse takes place when:
2. Where is the best place to view an eclipse?
3. What are Baily's beads?
4. Which is the safest way to view a solar eclipse?
5. What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in any given year?
6. In 1858, Lt. J.M. Gillis set out upon a solar expedition to:
7. Where did the solar eclipse on August 11, 1999, first touch the earth?
8. Approximately how long did the solar eclipse on August 11, 1999,last?
9. How many eclipses took place in 1999?
1. A solar eclipse takes place when:
The moon blocks the sun's light from the Earth
2. Where is the best place to view an eclipse?
On a hill
3. What are Baily's beads?
The bright parts of the sun that may be seen shining brightly between the high points of the moon's irregular edge
4. Which is the safest way to view a solar eclipse?
A pinhole viewer
5. What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in any given year?
7
6. In 1858, Lt. J.M. Gillis set out upon a solar expedition to:
Peru
7. Where did the solar eclipse on August 11, 1999, first touch the earth?
Cornwall, England
8. Approximately how long did the solar eclipse on August 11, 1999,last?
2 1/2 hours
9. How many eclipses took place in 1999?
4