High Five Facts - Eclipse

The video explains the two main types of eclipses: solar and lunar. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon. Not all eclipses are total; some are partial or annular, where the moon appears smaller and creates a 'Ring of Fire.' Safety is crucial during solar eclipses, and viewers should use eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors. Eclipses can confuse animals, causing them to behave as if it's nighttime. Lunar eclipses don't happen every month due to the moon's tilted orbit. The video provides five key facts about eclipses.

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Moon passes behind the Earth.

• The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon.

What is a unique feature of an annular solar eclipse?

• The Moon appears red.

• The Sun appears as a bright ring around the Moon.

• The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• The Moon completely covers the Sun.

Why is it dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse?

• It can cause temporary blindness.

• It can cause permanent blindness.

• It can cause headaches.

• It can cause skin burns.

How do animals typically react during a total solar eclipse?

• They become more active.

• They behave as if it's daytime.

• They ignore the change.

• They behave as if it's nighttime.

Why don't we have a lunar eclipse every month?

• The Moon's orbit is perfectly aligned with the Earth's orbit.

• The Earth's orbit is tilted by 5 degrees.

• The Moon's orbit is tilted by 5 degrees.

• The Sun's orbit is tilted by 5 degrees.