Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Science, Physics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

01:54

The video explains the differences between solar and lunar eclipses. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon. The video also provides tips to remember the order of celestial bodies during each type of eclipse and explains why eclipses do not occur every month due to the moon's tilted orbit. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe to the channel for more educational content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an eclipse?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

During a solar eclipse, which celestial body comes between the other two?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you never look directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

In a lunar eclipse, what is the order of the celestial bodies?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't we see a solar and lunar eclipse every month?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason for the infrequency of eclipses?