1. Eclipses

2. Two types
Solar eclipse – occurs when the new moon comes directly between the sun and the Earth.
(SUN is blocked)

3. Lunar eclipse – occurs when the Earth comes directly between the sun and the full moon.
(MOON is blocked)

4. Any shadow has two parts:
Umbra – small, inner shadow in either eclipse. If you are in the path of the umbra, you will see a TOTAL eclipse.

5. Penumbra – the larger, outer shadow
Penumbra – the larger, outer shadow. People in the penumbra will see a PARTIAL eclipse.

6. Why is there not a solar or lunar eclipse every month?

7. The moon’s orbit is tilted in relation to ours
The moon’s orbit is tilted in relation to ours. It only happens when the Earth, moon, and sun are lined up perfectly.