ECLIPSESMrs. Smith 2016

LUNAR ECLIPSE

•Happens only at night•Moon is covered by Earth’s shadow•Can be seen from everywhere on earth•Lasts for several hours•Safe to look at•Happens about twice a year•Always happens during a full moon

Sun Earth

Moon

The lunar eclipse is often called a Blood Moon.

SOLAR ECLIPSE•Happens only during the day•The sun is blocked by the moon•Only seen from one small area on earth•Lasts only a few minutes up to an hour•NOT safe to look at without special glasses•Happens three-four times a year, but only a small area sees it•Always happens during a new moon

Sun EarthMoon

To ancient cultures it looked like a monster was eating the sun!

The corona glows out from behind the moon at totality.

Sunday’s Lunar Eclipse will also feature a Super Moon!

Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1Kr5qLg

Best times to watch: 10:11-11:23

Extra Credit Opportunities:

Homework: What is a Super Moon and how often do they occur?

Photography: Take a unique picture of Sunday’s eclipse and send it to Mrs. Smith’s email.