Vocabulary
What does the term "umbra" refer to in an eclipse?
The darker, inner part of a shadow during an eclipse.
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
The moon moves into the Earth's shadow
What is a solar eclispe?
An event where the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the suns light.
What is the Moon's shadow during a solar eclipse called?
The umbra.
What is the main reason for the reddish tint of the Moon during a total eclipse?
The bending of sunlight through Earth's atmosphere.
What does "penumbra" mean?
The lighter, outer part of a shadow during an eclipse.
What type of lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon passes through Earth's umbra?
A partial lunar eclipse.
What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun?
A total solar eclipse.
What is the path of the Moon's penumbra on Earth during a solar eclipse?
Its the area where a partial eclipse is visible.
What is the significance of the 1919 solar eclipse in scientific history?
It proved Einstein's theory or general relativity.
What is "Earthshine"?
The sunlight that is reflected from Earth onto the Moon, giving it a reddish tint during a lunar eclipse.
Why does the Moon appear red during a total lunar eclispe?
Because Earth's atmosphere bends sunlight into the Moon's shadow.
How long can a total solar eclipse last?
No longer than 7 minutes.
What causes the different types of eclipses?
The alignment of the EArth, Moon, and Sun.
How does an eclispe affect animals?
Animals may exhibit unusual behavior duo to sudden darkness.
Define "total eclipse"
An eclipse in which one celestial body completely covers another.
Can lunar eclipses be seen from anywhere on Earth?
Yes, as long as its nighttime.
What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?
A total solar eclipse completely covers the Sun, while a partial solar eclipse only partially covers it.
Explain why eclipses do not occur every month.
The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit, which causes most new and full moons to miss the Earth's shadow.
What is a blood moon?
A term used for the reddish appearance of the Moon during a toal eclipse.
In which phase does a solar eclipse occur?
During the new moon phase.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is completely in Earth's umbra, while a partial lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon is in the umbra
Why don't solar eclipses occur every new moon?
Because the Moon’s orbit is tilted and doesn't always align perfectly with Earth and the Sun.
Why are eclipses considered special events?
They require perfect alignment of celestial bodies and do not happen frequently.
What was significant abput the 1919 solar eclispe?
It proved Einstein's theory.