Eclipses
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Eclipses starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes that a solar eclipse is only visible from a small region on Earth. Explain why this is the case.
Describe the difference between the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse.
Describe what an annular solar eclipse looks like from Earth.
Explain why solar eclipses do not occur every new moon.
Explain why the Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse.
A student observes that a solar eclipse is only visible from a small region on Earth. Explain why this is the case.
If a solar eclipse occurs at a new moon, what phase will the Moon be in during a lunar eclipse two weeks later?
A student claims that a lunar eclipse can be seen by anyone on the night side of Earth, while a solar eclipse can only be seen from a small area. Justify this statement using the geometry of shadows.
During a total solar eclipse, which part of the Sun is visible?
(1) Photosphere
(2) Corona
(3) Core
(4) Chromosphere
Which of the following best describes a solar eclipse?
(1) The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun
(2) The Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon
(3) The Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon
(4) The Moon passes behind the Earth
Which of the following best explains why lunar eclipses are visible from more places on Earth than solar eclipses?
(1) The Earth's shadow is larger than the Moon's shadow
(2) The Moon is larger than the Earth
(3) The Sun is closer to the Earth than the Moon
(4) The Moon's orbit is circular
Which of the following is necessary for a solar eclipse to occur?
(1) Full Moon
(2) New Moon
(3) First Quarter
(4) Third Quarter
Fill in the blank: A ________ eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
Fill in the blank: The alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a lunar eclipse is ________-Earth-Moon.
Fill in the blank: The darkest part of a shadow, where all light is blocked, is called the ________.
Fill in the blank: The lighter, outer part of a shadow during an eclipse is called the ________.
True or False: A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.
True or False: An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is closer to the Earth than usual.
True or False: It is safe to look directly at a total lunar eclipse with the naked eye.
True or False: Penumbral lunar eclipses are easy to observe with the naked eye.
