1. Eclipses

2. Solar Eclipse What we see… What is happening?
-When the moon goes in front of the sun and blocks the light from Earth
-Happens during the day
-Total eclipse lasts for about two minutes
-Happens about every two years
-It is dangerous to look at, viewers should use a pin hole projector
-You can see stars, and it gets colder
What we see…
What is happening?

3. Penumbra
Umbra

4. Lunar Eclipse What we see… What is happening?
-When the moon passes through the shadow of Earth
-Happens at night
-Must be a Full Moon
-Can last up to ninety minutes
-Happens once or twice a year
-Sometimes red due to dust in the Earth’s atmosphere
-Not dangerous to look at
What we see…
What is happening?

6. When can we see
the next eclipse?