Understanding Lunar and Solar Eclipses: A Comprehensive Webquest

Delve into the intricacies of lunar and solar eclipses by exploring informative websites. Learn about lunar eclipse phases, types, and causes, sketch the Earth-Moon-Sun alignment, discover the reasons for eclipse frequency, and differentiate between the three lunar eclipse kinds. Unravel the mystery behind the Moon's red hue during total lunar eclipses, then shift focus to solar eclipses. Understand the specific lunar phase required for a solar eclipse, sketch the alignment during this event, and explore the Moon's two shadows. Finally, grasp the distinctions between total and annular solar eclipses for a holistic view of these celestial events.

• Lunar eclipses
• Solar eclipses
• Phases
• Types
• Alignments

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1. Directions: Refer to the websites and answer the questions that follow. LUNAR & SOLAR LUNAR & SOLAR ECLIPSES ECLIPSES WEBQUEST WEBQUEST

2. A. LUNAR ECLIPSES http://www.mreclipse .com/Special/LEprim er.html 1. Read Type of Lunar Eclipses. 2. What is the only lunar phase in which a lunar eclipse can occur?

3. 3. Make a sketch of the geometry arrangement of the Earth, Moon and Sun.

4. 3a. Read the paragraph that begins, Now you might be wondering 3b. Explain why lunar eclipses do not happen every month.

5. 4. List and describe the three different kinds of lunar eclipse. A. B. C.

6. Read the paragraph titled Why is the Moon Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse? Why does the Moon appear to take on a colored hue during an eclipse?

7. B. SOLAR ECLIPSES B. SOLAR ECLIPSES

8. Solar Eclipse - http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEpri mer.html 1. What is the only lunar phase in which a solar eclipse can occur?

9. 2. Make a sketch of the geometry arrangement of the Earth, Moon and Sun when a solar eclipse happens:

10. Read the paragraph titled The Moon's Two Shadows 4. What are the names of the Moon s 2 shadows?

11. What is the difference(s) between total and annular eclipses?

12. If you finish early you may review the seasons. Go to: http://www.astronomy.org/progra ms/seasons/