Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun casting a shadow across part of the Earth. The Moon's shadow has two areas, an outer area called the penumbra and an inner part called the umbra. A total eclipse of the Sun happens when the viewer is near the center of the passing umbra. Great care should be taken when viewing solar eclipse. The best way is to poke a small pin-hole in a bax and view the projected image of the eclipse on the back of the box (see diagram below.) NEVER look directly at the Sun. Question: What phase of the Moon must it be before a solar eclipse can occur? Question: Have you ever watched a solar eclipse? Question: Can a solar eclipse happen during the night?
Viewing box for solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun casting a shadow across part of the Earth. The Moon's shadow has two areas, an outer area called the penumbra and an inner part called the umbra. A total eclipse of the Sun happens when the viewer is near the center of the passing umbra. Great care should be taken when viewing solar eclipse. The best way is to poke a small pin-hole in a bax and view the projected image of the eclipse on the back of the box (see diagram below.) NEVER look directly at the Sun.

Question: What phase of the Moon must it be before a solar eclipse can occur?

Question: Have you ever watched a solar eclipse?

Question: Can a solar eclipse happen during the night?

Viewing box for solar eclipse.

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