Science - MOON & ECLIPSES

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Describe the length of a lunar cycle

A __ cycle is one full revolution of the Moon around Earth. This takes about 29 days.

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Describe what causes phases of the moon

The phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. As the Moon orbits around the Earth, different portions of its illuminated surface become visible from our perspective on Earth.

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  • Differentiate between a solar and lunar eclipse

SOLAR:

  • Occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's light.

  • Can only happen during a new moon phase.

  • Order is: Sun, Moon Earth

    LUNAR:

  • Occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon.

  • Can only happen during a full moon phase.

  • Order is: Sun, Earth, Moon

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Create models to demonstrate understanding of solar and lunar eclipses

SOLAR: SUN, MOON, EARTH

LUNAR: SUN, EARTH, MOON

<p>SOLAR: SUN, MOON, EARTH </p><p>LUNAR: SUN, EARTH, MOON</p>
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Identify moon phases at which a solar and lunar eclipse could occur 

SOLAR: NEW MOON

LUNAR: FULL MOON