eclipses

An eclipse in space is when....

• one object passes through the shadow of another object.
• two shadows collide.
• the moon is in the waxing crescent phase.
• the Sun and Moon are side by side.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
• When the Moon's shadow is on the Earth.

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.
• When the Moon's shadow is on the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on Earth.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

You would see a partial solar eclipse if you were within the Moon’s penumbra.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A solar eclipse occurs when Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

• New
• Cresent
• Gibbous
• Full

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1