What's the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

The video tutorial explains the differences between solar and lunar eclipses, including the order of celestial bodies involved in each type. It provides safety tips for viewing eclipses and discusses the phases of the moon and tides during these events. The tutorial also covers why lunar eclipses are more frequently observed than solar eclipses and the factors affecting their visibility.

What is obscured during a solar eclipse?

• The Earth

• The moon

• The sun

• The stars

In what order do the celestial bodies align during a solar eclipse?

• Moon, Sun, Earth

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Earth, Moon, Sun

• Sun, Earth, Moon

During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body casts a shadow on the moon?

• The sun

• Another planet

• The Earth

• The moon itself

What phase is the moon in during a total lunar eclipse?

• First quarter

• New moon

• Last quarter

• Full moon

Why are lunar eclipses more frequently observed than solar eclipses?

• Solar eclipses are not visible from Earth

• The Earth's shadow is larger than the moon's shadow

• Lunar eclipses last longer

• The moon is larger than the Earth