Eclipses
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Eclipses starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a partial and a total lunar eclipse.
Describe what an annular solar eclipse is.
Describe what happens during a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Explain why annular eclipses occur only when the Moon is near apogee.
Explain why it is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection.
Explain why solar eclipses do not occur every month.
Explain why the Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse.
Explain why the shadow of the Moon during a solar eclipse is much smaller than the shadow of the Earth during a lunar eclipse.
During a total lunar eclipse, what color does the Moon usually appear? (1) Blue (2) Red (3) Green (4) White
During a total solar eclipse, which part of the Sun becomes visible? (1) Core (2) Photosphere (3) Corona (4) Chromosphere
Which of the following best describes a partial solar eclipse? (1) The Moon completely covers the Sun (2) The Moon covers only part of the Sun (3) The Sun covers the Moon (4) The Earth covers the Sun
Which of the following best describes the penumbra? (1) The darkest part of the shadow (2) The lighter, outer part of the shadow (3) The area where no shadow is cast (4) The area of total darkness
During a solar eclipse, the _______ passes between the Earth and the Sun.
Fill in the blank: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the _______ and the Sun.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the darkest part of a shadow, where all light is blocked.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the lighter, outer part of a shadow where only part of the light is blocked.
True or False: A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.
True or False: A lunar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye.
True or False: A total lunar eclipse can last longer than a total solar eclipse.
True or False: An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is closer to the Earth than usual.
