Total Solar Eclipse

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During a _______, the moon blocks the sun's light and casts a shadow on Earth.

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total eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Only a path _______ miles wide will experience a total solar eclipse.

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124

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The path 124 miles wide that cut across the United States on April 8, 2024 is called the ________.

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path of totality

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Places that are not in the path of totality still experience a _______.

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partial eclipse

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Do you have to wear protective glasses any time you look at the sun?

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False

Front

Looking at the sun could cause permanent damage to your eyes.

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True

Front

A _______ is when the Moon covers the Sun all the way. It gets dark in the middle of the day and we see the Sun's corona.

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Total Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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An _______ is when the Moon is a bit too far, it can't cover the Sun all the way. The Sun looks like it has a bright ring around it.

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Annular Eclipse

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A _______ looks like the Moon is taking a small bite out of the Sun. We only see part of the Sun covered.

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Partial Eclipse

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What is the part labeled A called?

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Penumbra

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