ECLIPSES OF THE SUN AND THE MOON

What happens for a few minutes when there is an eclipse?

• The sky turns pink for some minutes.

• The sky darkens for some minutes.

• It rains for some minutes.

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the shadow of the moon blocks the light of the sun.

• When the shadow of the clouds block the sun.

• When the shadow of the moon blocks the trees.

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• When the moon moves into the earth's shadow.

• When the moon dances with the earth's shadow.

• When the moon blocks de clouds.

What type of eclipse happens more frequently?

• solar

• lunar

• heart

What did the ancient Chinese believed about eclipses?

• That it was caused because a dragon was angry.

• That it was caused by a dragon swallowing the sun.

• That it was a surprise for the people.

What did ancient Chinese do during an eclipse?

• played the guitar to make the dragon dance

• banged a gong to scare the dragon

• gave food to the dragon