Lunar and Solar eclipse Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
A
When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
2
Q
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
A
The Moon is inside of the Earth’s shadow.
3
Q
When does a solar eclipse occur?
A
When the moon lies between the sun and the Earth.
4
Q
What happens during a solar eclipse?
A
The Earth is inside of the Moon’s shadow.
5
Q
What is the darker shadow directly behind a celestial body?
A
The umbra.
6
Q
What is the lighter shadow not directly behind a celestial body?
A
The penumbra.
7
Q
Lunar eclipses can only occur during a ____ moon.
A
Full.
