Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Use the terms in the boxes to label the diagrams of the solar eclipse

b

c

d

e

a

Umbra

penumbra

Sun

Earth

Moon

Use the terms in the boxes to label the diagram of the lunar eclipse

b

c

d

e

a

Umbra

Sun

Earth

Moon

Penumbra

In which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• waxing crescent

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

Observing the sun ​ (a)   during a solar eclipse can result in potential ​ (b)   to your eyes.

• harm
• directly
• indirectly
• watching
• gazing
• happiness

In which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

Why don’t solar eclipses occur every month?

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
• The Sun's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Moon.
• Solar eclipses occur every month, but they are not visible from Earth.
• The Earth's orbit is tilted relative to the Moon's orbit around the Sun.

Why don’t lunar eclipses occur every month?

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
• The Moon is too far away from Earth for eclipses to occur.
• Lunar eclipses are a myth created by ancient civilizations.
• The Moon's orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbit around the Sun.

Which can be seen by more people, a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse
• A lunar eclipse

Draw a picture of an Annular Solar Eclipse