a well explained topic on eclipses

1. Complete the sun and
moon acrostic as shown
in the picture

2. Learning outcomes
The students will be able to
differentiate between solar and lunar
eclipse

3.  An eclipse occurs any time when something
passes in front of the Sun, blocking its light.
This can be the Earth or the Moon.

5.  Lunar Eclipse- When the Earth casts a shadow
on the moon, causing the moon to go dark.
Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and
casts a shadow on the Moon (Full Moon)
 Solar Eclipse- When the Moon casts a shadow
on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark.
The Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and
casts a shadow on part of Earth (New Moon)

6. Solar
Eclipse

9. Here is an animation showing a total solar eclipse
Remember that it is not safe to stare at a solar eclipse !!!

10. This animation shows that the moon creates a small shadow which
Only allows certain areas of the earth to see a total solar eclipse.

12. This is an animation showing a total lunar eclipse from start
To finish.

13.  Lunar eclipses don’t happen every month
because the Moon’s orbit is tilted. So, during
most months, the Moon is above or below the
Earth.