Eclipses Assignment

Front

What color does the moon appear during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Red-orange

Front

What is illuminating the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

New

Front

What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Penumbra

Front

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

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What is the term for the darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

What phase of the moon is visible during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is visible during a solar eclipse?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon?

Back

Total Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the term for a solar eclipse that is not total?

Back

Partial Solar Eclipse