Treasure Coast Trivia: Winter 2026
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Look up in 2026 and you’ll find the sky putting on quite a show. From dazzling lunar phases and close planetary pairings to headline-making eclipses, this is a year when the moon refuses to be ordinary. Whether you’re the type who sets an alarm for a midnight eclipse or you just enjoy spotting a bright full moon over the Indian River Lagoon, this trivia quiz will test how closely you’ve been watching the heavens. Ready to see if your celestial IQ is truly out of this world?
What type of solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026?
A) Partial
B) Total
C) Hybrid
D) Annular
Answer: D) Annular — the Moon will form a “ring of fire” around the Sun.
What is the name given to the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 because of the reddish color the Moon can take on?
A) Pink Moon
B) Hunter’s Moon
C) Blood Moon
D) Harvest Moon
Answer: C) Blood Moon — a total lunar eclipse often appears red in color.
A total solar eclipse will be visible on August 12, 2026. Which part of the world will see totality?
A) Eastern Asia
B) Antarctica
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: C) Europe — the path of totality crosses parts of Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.
How many full moons will there be in 2026?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14
Answer: C) 13 — 2026 has an extra full moon!
3. Which is a second full moon in one calendar month called?
A) Supermoon
B) Second Moon
C) Blue Moon
D) Honey Moon
Answer: C) Blue Moon — it falls on May 31, 2026.