Lunar Solar Eclipse

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

• Total

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What type of eclipse is being shown in the diagram?

• Total solar eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

• partial solar eclipse

• partial lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and cast a shadow on earth?

• solar

• lunar

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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

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

Describe the sequence of events that leads to a lunar eclipse.

• The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

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

What type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?

• solar

• lunar

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What must happen in order for there to be an eclipse?

• the sun, earth, and moon must perfectly align

• A full moon occurs

• The earth must be higher than the sun and moon

• The moon must be beside the earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1