Solar Eclipse Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 1. Another term for annulus is “_____ of fire.”
  2. 4. A spot of sunlight that looks like a _______ ring can appear just before or after totality.
  3. 7. Eruptions of plasma seen along the edges of the Sun during a total solar eclipse are known as _____ prominence.
  4. 9. An eclipse where the Moon covers only the central portion of the Sun.
  5. 10. The central and darkest part of the Moon’s or Earth’s shadow
  6. 12. A solar eclipse occurs when this celestial body crosses between the Earth and the Sun.
  7. 13. One should wear _____ glasses to protect the eyes while viewing a solar eclipse.
  8. 15. Term used when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up.
  9. 16. The outer part of the Moon’s or Earth’s shadow where there is partial illumination during an eclipse.
  10. 17. The period of time when the sun is completely obscured by the Moon.
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  1. 1. Staring at the Sun without eye protection can damage this part of the eye.
  2. 2. This type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
  3. 3. The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which is visible during a total solar eclipse as a halo of faint light.
  4. 5. A ______ projector allows one to safely view a solar eclipse by projecting the Sun’s shadow through a small hole.
  5. 6. The type of eclipse when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, partially or completely blocking the Sun’s light.
  6. 8. A ring of light seen around the Moon during an annular solar eclipse.
  7. 11. A series of bright spots and points of light known as _____’s Beads appear around the Moon’s edge just before or after totality.
  8. 14. This type of solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers only a portion of the Sun.
  9. 16. The _____ of totality is the narrow central portion of an eclipse’s trajectory where a total solar eclipse is visible.