Eclipses
Lunar & Solar
Lunar Eclipse
- Occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow
- Occurs only during full moon phase
- Can see from anywhere on Earth
Solar Eclipse
- Occurs when the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface
- Moon passes between Earth and Sun
- Only during New Moon phase
- type of eclipse you see depends on whether your in the path of the umbra or penumbra
- umbra- total solar eclipse
- penumbra- partial solar eclipse