Eclipses Vocab /Tides

Front

Term "solar" relates to?

Back

The Sun

Front

An eclipse is a partial or complete hiding of what celestial body caused by the moon's shadow?

Back

The Sun

Front

During a total eclipse, the light from which celestial body is completely blocked by the moon's shadow?

Back

The Sun

Front

Path where total solar eclipse is visible:

Back

Path of Totality

Front

Part of shadow with no light during an eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

Part of a shadow with partial light blockage?

Back

Penumbra

Front

Term "lunar" relates to:

Back

The Moon

Front

Area where light is blocked by an object

Back

Shadow

Front

Periodic rise and fall of ocean levels due to the Moon and Sun's gravitational pull.

Back

Tide

Front

Higher than normal high tide during new and full moons when Sun, Moon, and Earth align, combining gravitational forces.

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Spring Tide