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ECLIPSES
ECLIPSES
ECLIPSE
Earth’s orbit

Eclipse of the Sun can be seen in
the areas of the Moon’s shadow
during daytime only. Eclipse of
the Sun can only occur when the
Moon is in the new Moon phase.

The Moon is between the Sun and Moon’s orbit
the Earth during an eclipse of the
Sun. The Sun, the Moon, and the
Earth are in a straight line.

totally dark
area
partially dark
area
Moon

Earth

The Moon blocks sunlight
from reaching the Earth. The
Moon’s shadow is formed on
the surface of the Earth.

HOTS
HOTS

Why is the duration of the
eclipse of the Moon longer
than the eclipse of the Sun?
#TEACHER

Surf the Internet to find out an interactive simulation of an eclipse.

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