Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Explore solar and lunar eclipses! Define umbra, penumbra, and identify eclipse types.

Use the word bank to fill in the blanks. An eclipseis when there is part or total blocking of one object in space by another.The umbrais the darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse.The penumbrais the outer (or lighter) part of a shadow during an eclipse.A solar eclipse is when a new Moon passes in between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth. Solar eclipses are rare, and they only last for a few minutes.A lunar eclipse happens when a fullMoon passes through the Earth’s shadow. The Moon during a lunar eclipse usually turns a dull red. Match the word with the definition. Eclipse Part or total blocking of one object in space by another. Lunar Eclipse Full moon when Earth is directly between the moon and the Sun. Solar Eclipse Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. Partial Incomplete Umbra Dark part of a shadow. Penumbra The OUTER (or lighter) part of a shadow during an eclipse. Lunar eclipse or Solar eclipse? lunar eclipse solar eclipse Lunar Eclipse or Solar Eclipse? Lunar Eclipse Moon is in the shadow cast by Earth Earth between Moon and Sun Blood Moon Occurs at night Solar Eclipse Light from the Sun is blocked from Earth Moon is between the Sun and Earth Black out the Sun Occurs during the day Label the parts of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse image below. Word bank: solar eclipse lunar eclipseSun Earth Moon Umbra Sun Moon Solar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse Sun Earth Moon umbra Earth umbra