Term for the Earth, moon and sun forming a straight line
Actually syzygy refers to three celestial bodies in the same gravitational system, not just the Earth, moon and sun.
Even if the disk of the sun is blocked in a solar eclipse, this part can still damage your eyes.
No, you cannot drink it.
Term for an eclipse that covers the full star or moon
Too easy, huh?
What did the Aztecs do to try to end an eclipse?
Well, the sun came back out, didn't it?...the ancient Chinese set off firecrackers
Term for the point where the moon is closest to the Earth
Apogee is the furthest point.
Minimum number of solar eclipses in one year.
No. Not one per century.
Term for the complete disk of the sun being completely blocked or the area on Earth experiencing a total eclipse
You can't see me!
Safe way to observe a solar eclipse when there are no more glasses available by using a box, tin foil and small hole.
Walking around with a box on your head maybe dangerous..be careful!
Safe way to observe a lunar eclipse.
The moon and absence of it cannot harm your eyes!
Phase of the moon when a total solar eclipse is possible.
If it was a full moon, that would mean the lit side of the moon would be visible and the moon would be on the opposite side of the Earth than the sun, therefore unable to block it from our view.
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