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Can we observe an
eclipse of the Sun
with our naked eyes?
Oh, no you can’t! Looking directly at
the Sun or an eclipse of the Sun with
our naked eyes can damage them
permanently.

We should use suitable filters such as special glasses
when watching an eclipse of the Sun.

What are other safe ways to observe an eclipse of the Sun?

Sketches of Eclipses and

the Properties of Light

Apparatus and materials: ruler, coloured pencils, drawing paper

Steps: ECLIPSE OF THE MOON PENUMBRA UMBRA
1. Sketch and label the positions of the Sun, Earth,
and the Moon correctly during an eclipse of
the Moon and an eclipse of the Sun. MOON
2. Colour your sketch. EARTH
SUN
3. Exhibit your sketch to the class. PENUMBRA

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN

Questions: UMBRA PENUMBRA
1. List the differences between an eclipse of
the Moon and an eclipse of the Sun. MOON
PENUMBRA EARTH
2. What is the relationship between an eclipse SUN
and the properties of light?

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