Lunar & Solar Eclipse - 6th grade

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and casts a shadow on earth?

Back

Solar eclipse

Front

What is the bigger, less dark part of the shadow called in an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What kind of eclipse happens more often and can be seen by more people?

Back

Lunar eclipse

Front

During a solar eclipse, what celestial body blocks the sun?

Back

The moon

Front

What is the darker part of the shadow in an eclipse called?

Back

Umbra

Front

What phase of the moon is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Back

Full moon

Front

What phase of the moon is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

New moon

Front

How often do solar eclipses occur on average each year?

Back

2 to 5 times

Front

What is the term for the alignment of the sun, moon, and earth during an eclipse?

Back

Syzygy