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  Will you be Eclipsed? Answer the questions and see how you compare with other visitors. 

Eclipse Question Graphic What is a partial solar eclipse?
 When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon.
 When only the Moon's penumbral, or outer, shadow strikes Earth.
 When the Moon’s dark umbral, or inner, shadow strikes the Earth.

Eclipse Globe Graphic Where can you view the December 25, 2000 eclipse?
 Eastern South America, Madagascar, and most of Africa.
 The peak of Mt. Everest.
 North America south of the Arctic Circle, Central America. and the Caribbean.

Eclipse Map Graphic Will you be able to see it?
 Yes.
 No.
 Not sure.

Eclipse girl with sunglasses graphic Should you look directly at a partial eclipse?
 Yes! It looks cooler that way.
 No! You can damage your eyes!
 Not sure.


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