Eclipses
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Eclipses starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a total and a partial eclipse.
Describe what an observer on Earth would see during a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Describe what happens during a partial lunar eclipse.
During a solar eclipse, which celestial body casts a shadow on Earth?
During a total lunar eclipse, what color does the Moon often appear?
During a total solar eclipse, what happens to the temperature and light in the area of totality?
Explain the difference between the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse.
Explain why annular eclipses occur only when the Moon is farther from Earth.
Explain why it is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse without protection.
Explain why solar eclipses do not occur every month.
Explain why the Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse.
If the Moon is at apogee during a solar eclipse, what type of eclipse is most likely to occur?
What is an eclipse?
What is the main reason that not every new moon results in a solar eclipse?
What is the Saros cycle?
