1. Eclipses when the Earth or the Moon casts a shadow on the other

2. 1. Solar Eclipse—Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, shadowing part of Earth. a. Under the umbra, or darkest part of the shadow, a total solar eclipse occurs. b. A partial solar eclipse happens in the lighter shadow on Earth’s surface called the penumbra. c. A total solar eclipse is visible only on a mall area of Earth.

3. OCCURS AT NEW MOON PHASE!!!

4. Solar Eclipse Image

5. 2. Lunar Eclipse—when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon a. If the Moon is completely in Earth’s umbra, a total lunar eclipse occurs. b. Partial lunar eclipse—when only part of the Moon moves into Earth’s umbra, or the moon is totally in penumbra c. A total lunar eclipse is visible on the nighttime side of Earth when the night is clear.

6. OCCURS AT FULL MOON PHASE!!!

7. Lunar Eclipse Image