The Moon Is Changing Color Tonight!

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1. 1

   What is a lunar eclipse?

   AThe Moon goes into Earth's shadowBThe Sun goes behind the MoonCThe Moon gets biggerDThe stars disappear from the sky
2. 2

   How much of the Moon will be in the shadow?

   AAbout 50%BAbout 96%CAbout 10%DAbout 75%
3. 3

   What color can the Moon turn during this eclipse?

   ABlue or greenBPurple or pinkCRed or orangeDWhite or yellow
4. 4

   Where will people have the best view?

   AAsia and AustraliaBNorth and South AmericaCOnly in EuropeDOnly at the North Pole
5. 5

   Do you need special glasses to watch this eclipse?

   AYes, you must wear special glassesBYes, you need a telescopeCNo, you do not need special glassesDNo, but you need binoculars

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1. 1

   What is happening to the Moon tonight?

2. 2

   How much of the Moon will be in the shadow?

3. 3

   What color can the Moon turn during the eclipse?

4. 4

   Which places have the best view of the eclipse?

5. 5

   When is the next big eclipse after this one?

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1. 1

   Have you ever seen the Moon at night? What did it look like?

2. 2

   If you could travel to the Moon, what would you do there?

3. 3

   What is your favorite thing about the night sky?

4. 4

   Would you like to stay up late to watch an eclipse? Why?

5. 5

   Can you think of other amazing things that happen in space?