Solar and Lunar Eclipse

• Eclipse


  Occurs when two astronomical objects are lined up in a way that a third object's view of one of the objects is blocked by the other
• Eclipse


  An astronomical phenomenon that occurs when one spatial object comes within the shadow of another spatial object that obstructs the observer from seeing one of them in space
• Eclipse


  The two objects casting shadows are typically the Sun and the Earth, and the third object is usually the Moon
• Solar Eclipse


  Also known as eclipse of the sun
• Solar Eclipse


  1. Occurs when the moon comes in between the Sun and the Earth

  2. The moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching the Earth's surface and casts a shadow on it

  3. Occurs in a new moon phase

  4. Can be observed up to 5 times per year

  5. It is advised that one should not look at the Sun directly during the solar eclipse as it can permanently damage the eyes
• Partial Solar Eclipse


  • The moon does not align completely with the Sun
  • Only a portion of the sunlight is blocked from reaching the Earth
• Annular Solar Eclipse


  • The moon covers the Sun but the Sun can be seen around the edges of the moon
  • Gives an impression that the Sun is a bright ring surrounding the dark disk of the moon
• Total Solar Eclipse


  • The sun is completely covered by the moon
  • The sky becomes so dark that it appears to be night
  • Only a small area of the Earth can witness it
• Lunar Eclipse


  Also known as the eclipse of the moon
• Lunar Eclipse


  1. Occurs when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the moon

  2. The Earth blocks the light of the sun from reaching the moon's surface and casts its shadow on the moon

  3. Occurs on a full moon day

  4. Can be observed up to 3 times per year

  5. It is safe to view it directly
• Partial Lunar Eclipse


  Only a part of the moon moves into the shadow of the Earth
• Total Lunar Eclipse


  The Earth passes directly in front of the moon and casts its shadow on the full moon