Lunar Eclipses

This Eclipse happens during a full moon

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Happens more often

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Many people on Earth may see this type of an eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What eclipse is the order Sun-Earth- Moon

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Explain how a total lunar eclipse differs from a partial lunar eclipse.

• A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is completely in Earth's umbra.

• A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is partially in Earth's umbra.

• A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in Earth's penumbra.

• A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in Earth's shadow.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the impact of a lunar eclipse on the visibility of the Moon from different parts of the Earth. Include a discussion on the types of lunar eclipses and how they differ.

• A lunar eclipse is visible from only one hemisphere of the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is visible from the entire Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is visible from the night side of the Earth.

• A lunar eclipse is visible from the day side of the Earth.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Position​ ​ (a)   shows the relative positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun during a lunar eclipse.

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which phase of the Moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do lunar eclipses not occur every month?

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth is tilted.

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun is tilted.

• The Moon is too far from the Earth.

• The Sun's light does not reach the Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a type of lunar eclipse?

• Penumbral

• Annular

• Partial

• Total

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1