Elementary School: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - Science - Space - Moon And Eclipses Solution

Q.1.

We have a New Moon and a Full Moon every month so why don’t we experience an eclipse every month?

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Earth’s alignment with the Sun each month alters its alignment with the Moon
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The Moon’s tilt has the shadow pass either too soon or too late to be seen on Earth
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The Earth’s seasons alter the atmosphere which prevents or diminishes eclipses
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The gravitational pull between the Earth and Moon changes as the Moon gets closer and as it moves further away which eliminates the chance of an eclipse from happening

Q.2.

This is when the Moon only partially covers the Sun, making it appear as though a bite was taken out of the Sun.

Q.3.

Between the years of 1996 and 2020, there will be a total of ___ eclipses.

Q.4.

This will happen when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun.

Q.5.

The Sun’s “ring” is known as _________ which is a circle that appears to have its center cut out.

Q.6.

This is when an eclipse is seen as an annular eclipse at some points on the Earth while at other points it is seen as a partial eclipse.

Q.7.

This is when the Moon passes through the Earth’s penumbra making the Moon look black.

Q.8.

The Moon is in what phase during a lunar eclipse?

Q.9.

The Moon is in what phase during a solar eclipse.

Q.10.

This is when one object casts its shadow upon another object.