Solar eclipse
What is a solar eclipse?
when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and the moon’s shadow appears on earth’s surface
What is a lunar eclipses?
When the moon passes into the shadow of the earth
how does it effect Tide of the ocean
Because of the gravitational changes caused by the sun and moon, eclipses can affect tidal patterns.
how often does a lunar/Solar eclipse happen in a year
2-5 times
solar eclipses happen every new moon
What are Partial Solar Eclipse
It occurs when the moon partly covers the sun.
What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up precisely, causing the Moon in the Earth's shadow.
How do Solar eclipses influences Climate?
When there is a solar eclipse, heat decreases, which lowers the surface temperature.
What safety measures are needed for viewing?
Look through safe solar viewing glasses, often known as eclipse glasses.
what are Penumbral Eclipse
It is the lighter, partially blocked area of a shadow.
How does a lunar eclipse affect the appearance of the moon?
Over the course of a few hours, the Moon's surface is dimmed and occasionally turns a vivid red due to the Earth's shadow.
how does eclipse alter animal behavior
During eclipses, some animals change their behavior, confusing day with night, during a solar eclipse
how does a solar eclipse affect the eyes
can harm the retina (the back of the eye), leading to "eclipse blindness" or retinal burns, sometimes referred to as solar retinopathy.
what is a Umbra
is a shadow's darker center where light is blaocked.
What is the difference between a total and a partial lunar eclipse?
When an area of the Moon travels into the umbral shadow of the Earth, it is known as a partial lunar eclipse. a total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire moon enters the umbral shadow of the Earth.
lunar eclipse's impact on climate on wind speed
Winds decrease and change direction as a result of environmental shifts brought on by the sudden change to darkness, Clouds can disappear.
how long does a solar eclipse last
up to a maximum of seven minutes and 32 seconds
7 minutes work too
what are Total Solar Eclipse
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, The sky will darken as though night when the Moon totally hides the Sun. Only a small portion of Earth can see a total solar eclipse.
What is the Greek myth of the lunar eclipse?
It was thought that a hideous monster known as the "Empusa" was consuming the moon during a lunar eclipse.
How does the eclipse affect solar panels?
During the eclipse's maximum, some solar panels might see a sharp decline in results, possibly hitting almost nothing.
when was the first eclipse documented according to NASA
"The oldest recorded eclipse in human history may have been on Nov. 30, 3340 B.C.E"
3000-3340 B.C.E - also will be accepted