Eclipse And The Shape Of The Earth🦋

Question 1

What is an Eclipse?

Answer 1

One heavenly body moves in the shadow of another heavenly body.Can be total,partial or annular

Question 2

Lunar Eclipse?

The type

Answer 2

Occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun and the Earth’s obscure the moon or a portion of it.
>Total Lunar-occurs when the moon and Sun are on exact opposite sides of the Earth
>Partial Lunar-Happens when only a part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow

Question 3

Solar Eclipse?

The type

Answer 3

Occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or portion of the Sun
>Total Solar-occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a direct line
>Partial Solar-occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth aren’t exactly lined up
>Annular Solar-occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth, the Sun can be seen around the edge of the Moon creating a bright ring