Not just a story about Vampires and Werewolves….
Feb 23, 2016
Not just a story about Vampires and Werewolves….
What is an Eclipse?
• When one object in space casts its shadow on another object in space.
What is an Eclipse?
Have you ever done this??
SOLAR ECLIPSE
Teacher Definition:
• A SOLAR ECLIPSE occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth and casts a shadow on Earth.
Solar Eclipse, Continued• Occurs during the New Moon phase of the lunar
cycle
• The Moon is blocking the Sun’s light.
• They can last up to 7 minutes and they occur two to five times each year, and occur during New Moon
What does it look like? M&M’s
Moon In the Middle S M E
Solar Eclipse: What you see…
• The Moon is blocking the Sun’s light
Another Example…
Lunar Eclipse
Teacher Definition:
• A LUNAR ECLIPSE occurs when the moon passes through Earth’s shadow.
Lunar Eclipse, Continued• Occurs during the Full Moon phase of the lunar
cycle. A
• The Sun’s rays are blocked from the Moon by Earth.
• Can last as long as 100 minutes. It can happen several times in the same year.
What does it look like?
Earth In the Middle S E M
Lunar Eclipse: What you see…
• The moon appears orange or red in sky.• Does this seem familiar? A research
question possible??
When can I see an Eclipse?
• http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/OH2013.html#LE2013Apr25P
Brainpop!
• http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/eclipse/