Eclipses
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Eclipses starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a lunar eclipse.
Describe the difference between the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse.
Describe what an annular solar eclipse is.
Describe what happens during a partial solar eclipse.
During a lunar eclipse, what color does the Moon often appear and why?
During a total solar eclipse, what happens to the sky?
Explain why a lunar eclipse can be seen by more people than a solar eclipse.
Explain why it is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse without protection.
Explain why solar eclipses do not happen every month.
Explain why the Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse.
If a solar eclipse is visible from your location, what phase is the Moon in?
What is an eclipse?
What is the main difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse?
What is the name of the outermost part of the Sun that can be seen during a total solar eclipse?
What is the Saros cycle?
