SC.8.E.5.9 - Eclipses Lesson

SC.8.E.5.9 - Eclipses Lesson

Lunar eclipse

During its revolution, the Earth occasionally moves between the Sun and Moon. Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon, which means the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow. The result is called a lunar eclipse. A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth's shadow completely prevents sunlight from reaching the Moon. A partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the Moon's surface is hidden by the Earth's shadow.

Lunar eclipse = Earth casts a shadow on the moon

Multiple Choice

In a lunar eclipse, what is casting a shadow?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

Multiple Choice

During a lunar eclipse, which object is aligned between the other two?

• the sun

• the moon

• Earth

Multiple Choice

What moon phase can lead to a lunar eclipse?

• new mooon

• waxing crescent

• waning crescent

• full moon

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun. They are in a straight line. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely covers the Sun. It can only be seen from a limited area of Earth. From other angles, it would seem to be a partial eclipse. A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun.

Solar eclipse

Multiple Choice

In a solar eclipse, what is casting a shadow?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

Multiple Choice

What moon phase can lead to a solar eclipse?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• third quarter

Multiple Choice

During solar or lunar eclipses, what type of tide would Earth experience?

• spring tide

• neap tide

Solar Eclipse = sunlight is blocked by moon

Multiple Choice

Why is it warmer in the summer?

• Closer to the sun
• More direct light from Earth's tilt
• Stronger light from the sun
• Earth spins slower

Multiple Choice

If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ______________ the Sun?

• towards

• away from

Multiple Choice

What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

Multiple Choice

What is the season in the Southern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

Multiple Choice

Between which TWO POSITIONS will the view of the moon from Earth change from a full moon to a third quarter moon?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 1

Multiple Choice

Which solar system event does the diagram show?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• first quarter moon

• third quarter moon

Exit Ticket = Task #5

Earth, Moon, Sun Mastery Task

(last page, question #7)