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Solar and Lunar Eclipse

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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What is an Eclipse?

  • An eclipse happens when one celestial body comes between the Sun and another celestial body, casting a shadow.
  • The three main bodies involved are the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
  • There are two main types of eclipses: Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse.
2

Solar Eclipse

  • A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth.
  • It happens during the New Moon phase.
  • The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.
3

Lunar Eclipse

  • A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon.
  • It happens during the Full Moon phase.
  • The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon and casts its shadow on it.

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