You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because

the moon's umbra only covers a small area on Earth's surface.

new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.

the moon's shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.

only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.

A total solar eclipse is visible from

only within the moon's penumbra.

During a total lunar eclipse, an observer on Earth would see

no change in the moon's brightness.

What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?

c) When the moon turns Red as it passes into the earth's shadow.

a) When the moon covers up the sun as it darkens some parts of earth

b) When the moon appears larger

d) When the moon turns Blue as it passes into the earth's shadow.

Identify the umbra and the penumbra

1 is the umbra and 2 is the penumbra

2 is the umbra and 1 is the penumbra

You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a lunar eclipse because

The Moon's umbra only covers a small area on Earth's surface.

The Moon's shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.

Only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

When the moon's shadow is on the earth

when the moon comes between the sun and earth

Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

The order for a solar eclipse is Sun, Moon, Earth.

True

False

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The moon phase for a solar eclipse is a full moon.

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False

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A solar eclipse happens during the day.

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What type of eclipse is this an example of?

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

The order for a solar eclipse is Sun, Moon, Earth.

The moon phase for a solar eclipse is a full moon.

A solar eclipse happens during the day.

A _________________ is the blocking of the Sun's light that occurs during a new moon when the moon's shadow falls on earth.

A _______________ is the blocking of sunlight to the moon; occurs when the moon passes through earth's shadow.

A __________________ is an eclipse visible from Earth from inside the Moon's umbra; occurs when the Sun's entire disk--except for the corona----is blocked by the new moon.

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