solar and Lunar Eclipses

Explore solar and lunar eclipses! Learn definitions, differences, and how to view safely.

Match the word with the definition. Eclipse when one celestial body blocks the light of another Lunar Eclipse when the Earth blocks the sun's light Solar Eclipse when the moon blocks the sun's light total eclipse when the celestial body passes through the umbra of a shadow Lunar Eclipse or Solar Eclipse? On each description click either Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse to put it in the correct category. Lunar Eclipse Occurs at night Can last from 1-4 hours safe to view Order is Sun, Earth, Moon Occurs during Full Moon phase More people can view it Solar Eclipse Occurs during the day Can last only a few minutes need protective eyewear to view Order is Sun, Moon, Earth Occurs during New Moon phase Fewer people see it Solar Eclipse or Lunar Eclipse? Click on the blinking dot near the letters A B to fill in which type of eclipse is shown in the diagram. Then, click the dot on each moon and type in whether it is a full moon or a new moon. new moon full moon solar eclipse lunar eclipse