Daily Quiz-230

Celestial phenomenon

Chandigarh, Updated At : 06:51 PM Sep 24, 2025 IST

Luner Eclipse

1. The antumbra of the Moon causes which of the following eclipse observations from Earth?

A) Penumbral shading of the Moon’s face

B) A partial lunar eclipse only visible from Antarctica

C) An annular solar eclipse where the Sun appears as a ring

D) A total lunar eclipse

2. Which eclipse type can be observed from a much larger area of Earth’s surface at once?

A) Total solar eclipse

B) Annular solar eclipse

C) Partial solar eclipse

D) Total lunar eclipse

3. The term “Blue Moon” in astronomical terms typically refers to:

A) A lunar eclipse that makes the Moon appear blue

B) The second full moon occurring in a calendar month

C) A full moon that occurs at perigee

D) The first full moon of January

4. The rare “Hybrid” solar eclipse is characterised by:

A) Being total at some points on Earth and annular at others

B) Being a partial eclipse that suddenly becomes lunar

C) An eclipse that migrates into an aurora zone

D) A solar eclipse that is visible only from high altitudes

5. Which moon name is traditionally used for the first full moon in January?

A) Harvest Moon

B) Hunter’s Moon

C) Wolf Moon

D) Strawberry Moon

1. B

Explanation: A solar eclipse requires the Moon to be between Earth and Sun — i.e., New Moon.

2. B

Explanation: The umbra is the dark central shadow that produces total eclipse effects.

3. C

Explanation: An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far to fully cover the Sun, leaving a ring.

4. B

Explanation: Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths and bends red/orange light into the umbra — hence a “Blood Moon.”

5. C

Explanation: Solar viewing without protection can damage eyes; lunar eclipses are safe to view with naked eye. Other options are incorrect.