Eclipse Basics

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Eclipses

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This resource provides a comprehensive overview of solar and lunar eclipses, designed for a Grade 6 audience. It begins by defining what an eclipse is and detailing the celestial alignments required for each type. The document elaborates on solar eclipses, emphasizing when the Moon blocks the Sun and the different types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular. It explains that solar eclipses can only occur during a New Moon phase. Conversely, lunar eclipses occur when the Earth blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, which can only happen during a Full Moon phase. The resource highlights safety precautions for viewing solar eclipses and compares the two types of eclipses in terms of alignment, moon phase, shadow, and viewing safety. A summary section reinforces the key concepts discussed, followed by thought-provoking exit questions that encourage personal reflection on eclipse experiences and preferences.