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Eclipse of the Moon

Eclipse of the Moon occurs when the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching
the Moon. The Earth’s shadow is formed on the surface of the Moon. Observe
the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in the diagram below. How does an
eclipse of the Moon occur?

Sun

The Sun is a source of light in the Solar System. Sunlight
travels in a straight line and cannot pass through
opaque objects such as the Earth.

Lunar eclipse can occur three times a year. The duration of the eclipse of the
Moon usually happens for several hours.
#TEACHER

• The eclipse is a natural phenomenon that occurs when all or part of the
sunlight is blocked by the Moon or Earth.
• The diagram above does not show the actual proportional size and
distance but it was created to facilitate the pupils’ understanding.
164 10.1.1 • Surf the Internet to find out an interactive simulation of an eclipse.