Solar and Lunar Eclipses
When the Moon turns red it is what eclipse?
Lunar eclipse
What are the three types of Lunar eclipses?
Penumbral, Partial and Total.
How many phases does a solar eclipse have?
Two.
How often does a solar eclipse occur?
Every 18 months.
When can a Lunar eclipse occur?
Full moon.
When can a Solar eclipse occur?
Only during a new moon or when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
What are the two phases of a solar eclipse called?
Penumbra and Umbra.
When the Sun's light is blocked by the moon it is a:
Solar eclipse
How many types of Lunar eclipses are there?
Three
How often does a lunar eclipse occur?
Two to Four times each year.
What is a Lunar eclipse?
When Earth gets in the way of the sun's light casting a shadow on the moon.
What is an eclipse?
When a planet or moon gets in the way of the sun's light.
What is a Solar eclipse?
When the moon gets in the way of the sun's light and casts a shadow on earth.
