Terminology
What is the phenomenon called when one space body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another space body?
Eclipse
Lunar eclipses are more/less common than solar eclipses. Explain why.
more
1. Earth's shadow is bigger, so the small moon is fully covered
2. More people can see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse
Which eclipse occurs when the order is S-E-M
lunar eclipse
An event where one object in space casts a shadow onto another
eclipse
During a ____ the moon passes into the Earth's shadow.
lunar eclipse
Which type of eclipse occurs when the order is
S-M-E?
solar eclipse
The darkest part of a shadow
umbra
During a ____ the moon passes between the sun and earth.
solar eclipse
What are lunar phases?
lunar phases occur when the moon orbits the Earth and a portion of the moon is illuminated
The lightest part of a shadow.
penumbra
During a solar eclipse, people outside the umbra but inside the penumbra are experiencing what type of solar eclipse?
partial solar eclipse
A waxing moon appears to _____ each day
grow