Eclipses

This model is showing us a...

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• earth eclipse

This image is showing us a.....

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• earth eclipse

When the moon passes between the earth and the sun, this results in a.....

• Waxing moon

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• sun rise

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

• Below each other

• Above each other

• In alignment

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

What type of eclipse is shown in the picture?

• Solar

• Lunar

What type of eclipse is shown in the drawing?

• Solar

• Lunar