Question

14. Astronomers use cameras on Earth and in orbit to observe the solar
system and other objects in space. Suppose that a camera on Earth takes a
picture of a large, dark, round object in the sky. Which event is most likely taking place? *

a. lunar eclipse

b. full moon

c. first quarter moon

d. third quarter moon

Answer 1

The answer is A (lunar eclipse)
Explanation: a full moon would be a bright round object, not dark, and both the first and third quarter moons are essentially what we call “half moons” because we only see half of the circle. Thus, neither could be classified as a “large dark object”, so A is the only answer that works