Eclipses http://www.neok12.com/Eclipse.htm

When the shadow of one celestial body falls on another is called an eclipse.

we don’t see eclipses every month b/c The moons orbit is tilted 50 compared to Earth’s orbit

solar eclipse: When the moon’s shadow falls on part of the Earth.

They happen during the daytime -new moon slowly moves in front of the sun, blocking the sun for a few minutes. They happen during the daytime

lunar eclipse: When the shadow of Earth falls on the moon

-full moon moves into the Earth’s shadow making the moon darker. They happen during the night

What type of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

What type of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse? Sun’s blocked during day Moon’s in the middle During a new moon Covers a small part of earth Seen by few people Moon is blocked at night Earth’s in the middle during a full moon everyone looking at the moon can see it