Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Front

How often does Earth orbit the sun?

Back

365.25 days

Front

How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

Back

27 days

Front

The sun's atmosphere is called the _______.

Back

corona

Front

If you are in the path of totality, you can see _________. Options: a partial SOLAR eclipse, a partial LUNAR eclipse, a total SOLAR eclipse, a total LUNAR eclipse

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a total SOLAR eclipse

Front

Scientists that study space are called _______.

Back

astronomers

Front

What makes the moon turn reddish in a total lunar eclipse?

Back

Earth's Atmosphere

Front

Why is a solar eclipse over quickly?

Back

the moon keeps moving

Front

Why will the moon not fully cover the sun during a solar eclipse in the future?

Back

The moon is slowly drifting away from Earth.

Front

A lunar eclipse happens when _____.

Back

Earth's shadow is cast on the moon

Front

What causes a solar eclipse?

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the moon's shadow