_____ is the event that occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking ...

_____ is the event that occurs when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking your view of the Sun.

A) The summer solstice
B) A solar eclipse
C) The winter solstice
D) A lunar eclipse

Question 2

An observer's nadir is:

A) the point directly opposite the observer's zenith.
B) the north point on the observer's horizon.
C) directly opposite the north celestial pole.
D) the south point on the observer's horizon.

Question 3

The Sun crosses the celestial equator going southward at the point called the _____.

A) vernal equinox
B) winter solstice
C) summer solstice
D) autumnal equinox

Question 4

Which of the following is true of ancient constellations?

A) Out of all the ancient constellations, over 150 constellations are still in use.
B) Ancient constellations were a grouping of bright and fainter stars.
C) Ancient constellation boundaries, when they were defined at all, were only approximate.
D) All the regions of the northern and southern sky were identified as constellations by ancient astronomers.

Question 5

What is your latitude if the north celestial pole appears on your horizon?

A) 90 N
B) 90 S
C) 0
D) 45 N

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