1. Solar
Eclipse

2. Solar Eclipse
Occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and Earth and casts its shadow over part of the Earth (moon blocks your view of sun) (occurs with a new moon)
Partial - Can occur 5 times a year somewhere on earth. Last about 7 minutes
Next Total Eclipse in US is Aug. 21, 2017.
Last partial was Oct 23, 2014

3. Here is an animation showing a total solar eclipse
Remember that it is not safe to stare at a solar eclipse !!!

4. This animation shows that the moon creates a small shadow which
Only allows certain areas of the earth to see a total solar eclipse.

5. Lunar eclipse
When Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon-sometimes sunlight bent through Earth’s atmosphere causes the eclipsed Moon to appear red. (occurs with a full moon)
Can last more than a hour
Can occur 4-7 times a year

6. Lunar Eclipse The diagram shows That the moon is covered by the
Earth’s shadow, which makes this
Eclipse safe to look at.
Notice the moon sometimes turns red
When totality occurs.

7. If you are in the umbra of the shadow, you will see a total eclipse.
If you are in the penumbra of the shadow, you will have a partial eclipse

8. This is an animation showing a total lunar eclipse from start
To finish.

9. Solar vs Lunar
Only a few lucky people get to see a total solar eclipse but anyone on the night time side of Earth can see a total lunar eclipse. List of century 21 eclipse:

10. Watch Earth Sky
For weekly updates on the sky look at Earth Sky online to keep up:
Tonight
Solar vs. Lunar