Eclipse Flashcard

Front

What must happen for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

The Moon must be between the Sun and the Earth.

Front

What is the main effect of an eclipse on a celestial body?

Back

Its light is obscured.

Front

What happens to the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

It moves into the Earth's shadow.

Front

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse.

Front

What is the effect of the Moon's orbit being tilted 5 degrees?

Back

It prevents Solar Eclipses from happening every month.

Front

Define a solar eclipse.

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

Define a lunar eclipse.

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

Front

What is the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

Back

In a total solar eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon; in a partial solar eclipse, only part of the Sun is obscured.

Front

What is a penumbral eclipse?

Back

A penumbral eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a subtle shading on the Moon.

Front

What is an annular eclipse?

Back

An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from the Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a ring-like appearance.