What Is an Eclipse?

An eclipse occurs when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. Let’s learn about the two types of eclipses on Earth. Grades 5 - 8

Topics

  • MS-ESS1-1
  • MS-ESS1-2
  • MS-ESS1-3
  • MS-ESS1-6
  • NASA
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • eclipse
  • Earth's shadow
  • Moon's shadow
  • shadow