6.5 - Solar and Lunar eclipses Flashcards
This includes: Shadows, opaque objects, types of solar eclipses, and types of lunar eclipses. (11 cards)
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth goes between the Moon and the Sun.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse is when the Moon goes between the Earth and the Sun.
Tell me what does all the types of solar eclipses mean
The total solar eclipse is when you are in the umbra of the moons shadow. The partial eclipse is when you are in the penumbra of the moons shadow. The annular solar eclipse is when the moon goes in between the earth and sun, but you can still see a ring of sunlight around the moon.
What are the types of solar eclipses?
The total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and the annular solar eclipse.
What happens during a solar eclipse?
During a solar eclipse, the sky turns black like it’s night. This happens because the Moon is a opaque object, so the Moon’s shadow will be on the Earth causing the sky to become dark (although it’s not supposed to be night)
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon turns red or darker because the Sun’s light rays are not reaching it due to the earth blocking the moon. The earth is an opaque object as well, so thats why the moon turns red.
Can you see the solar eclipse during the day or night?
You can only see a solar eclipse during the day. That’s why it’s called ‘solar’ eclipse.
Can you see the lunar eclipse during the day or night?
You can only see a lunar eclipse during the night. That’s why its called a ‘lunar’ eclipse.
What is an opaque object?
An opaque object is an object that doesn’t let any light rays pass through it.
What are the types of lunar eclipses?
Total lunar eclipse is when the moon is in the umbra of the Earth’s shadow. The penumbral lunar eclipse is when the moon is in the penumbra of the earth’s shadow. The partial lunar eclipse is when the moon is only halfway -or part of the moon- through the umbra/penumbra.
What is a shadow?
A shadow is when an opaque object blocks a light ray from reaching the ground. So, when an opaque object passes through a source of light, an area of darkness (shaped by the object) will be on the ground.
