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• Shadow


  The dark shapes that are made when something blocks the light from a bright source, like the Sun or a lamp
• When an object gets in the way of the light, it creates a shadow on the surface behind it
• Shadows look darker because they don't have as much light as the areas around them
• Types of Shadows


  • Umbra
  • Penumbra
  • Antumbra
• Umbra


  The darkest part of a shadow where the light source is completely blocked
• Penumbra


  The partially shaded area surrounding the umbra
• Antumbra


  A lighter shadow surrounded by a darker region, observed during certain conditions like solar eclipses
• An eclipse is a special event that occurs when one celestial body passes through the shadow of another celestial body
• The most common types of eclipses we observe here on Earth are solar eclipses and lunar eclipses
• Types of Solar Eclipses


  • Partial Solar Eclipse
  • Annular Solar Eclipse
  • Total Solar Eclipse
• Partial Solar Eclipse

  The moon blocks only a part of the sun, creating a crescent shape
• Total Solar Eclipse


  The moon completely covers the sun, and the sky becomes dark
• Annular Solar Eclipse


  The moon is farther from the Earth and appears smaller, so it doesn't fully cover the sun, leaving a ring of sunlight visible around its edges
• Types of Lunar Eclipses


  • Partial Lunar Eclipse
  • Total Lunar Eclipse
  • Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
• Partial Lunar Eclipse


  Only a part of the moon moves through Earth's shadow, so it appears partially darkened
• Total Lunar Eclipse


  The Earth completely blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon, and the moon appears reddish or orange
• Penumbral Lunar Eclipse


  The moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow called the penumbra, and the moon may appear slightly dimmer
• Observing eclipses requires proper precautions. Use approved solar filters or indirect viewing methods to protect your eyes during solar eclipses
• What are the three types of shadows we discussed?
• Can you explain the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?
• How does a lunar eclipse differ from a solar eclipse?
• Why is it important to use proper safety measures during an eclipse?