Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how the Earth can pass between the sun and moon, casting its shadow on the moon. A clear companion to the solar-eclipse lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What casts a shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse?
- How is a lunar eclipse different from a solar eclipse?
- Why does the moon sometimes look reddish during one?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: lunar eclipse, moon, shadow, Earth.
Try it: Model a lunar eclipse with three objects for the sun, Earth, and moon.