Solar and Lunar Eclipses MS-ESS1-1

NGSS

An event where one object in space passes through the shadow of another object

Eclipse

An event where one object in space passes through the shadow of another object. Eclipse. An eclipse is when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, causing one of them to be hidden from view for a short time.

occurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the moon

Lunar eclipse explained in an easy to understand way.

changes in the shape of the moon as seen from Earth

Moon phase explained in an easy to understand way.

the path of one body around another, like Earth’s orbit around the Sun

Orbit explained in an easy to understand way.

Rotation explained in an easy to understand way.

A period of unique climate caused by the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun

Season

A period of unique climate caused by the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun. Season. Seasons are times of the year with different weather patterns due to Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.

occurs when the moon’s shadow falls on Earth

Solar eclipse explained in an easy to understand way.

An event where one object in space passes through the shadow of another object

A period of unique climate caused by the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun

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