Formation of Eclipses

Formation of Eclipses

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explains eclipses, which occur when a celestial object blocks the view of another. It covers solar eclipses, where the moon blocks the sun, and lunar eclipses, where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon. The video also discusses the differences between these eclipses and the role of celestial orbits.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the position of the Earth, moon, and sun affect the type of eclipse we experience?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the sky during a total solar eclipse?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do lunar eclipses occur only when the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the tilt of the moon's orbit in relation to eclipses?

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