Lunar and Solar Eclipses

Noah, Scarlett, and Aiden are discussing a phenomenon they observed. They think it was a solar eclipse. Which of these would describe a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.

What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon moves in front of the Sun.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears completely from the night sky.

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The alignment of the planets causing a shadow on the Sun

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

During a solar eclipse, what part of the Sun is visible?

• corona

• sunspots

• chromosphere

• photosphere

During a lunar eclipse, what gives the Moon a reddish color?

• The Moon's reflection of sunlight

• Earth's atmosphere

• Dust on the Moon's surface

• The Moon's natural color

Charlotte, Evelyn, and Maya are planning to watch a solar eclipse. They are wondering how often they can experience this phenomenon. How often do solar eclipses occur?

• approximately every 2 years

• approximately every 6 months

• approximately every 18 months

• approximately every 10 years

How often do lunar eclipses occur?

• once every 10 years

• once a month

• once every 100 years

• twice a year

Which type of eclispe is modeled here?

• Solar

• Lunar

• Annular

• Full

This is a model of...

• a lunar eclipse.

• a solar eclipse