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What is an eclipse?
Eclipses are an astronomical event in which the shadow of one celestial body passes another.
What is the name of the major shadow that causes a lunar and solar eclipse?
umbra
eclips During which phase of the moon is a solar e possible?
Full moon
What is the name of the minor shadow that causes a partial lunar and solar eclipse?
penumbra
During which phase of the moon is a lunar eclipse possible?
full moon
Explain what happens during a solar eclipse.
The moon blocks the light from the sun.
During which phase of the moon is a lunar eclipse possible?
red
Explain what happens during a lunar eclipse.
The earth’s shadow reflects off the moon which makes the moon look red.
What part of the sun do you see during a solar eclipse?
Corona
what two types of eclipse are we learning about
lunar, solar