Eclipse of the Moon and Eclipse of the Sun Phenomena

Situation that moon eclipse occurs

When the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon in a straight line

Reason that an eclipse of the Moon does not necessarily occur during the full moon phase

The Moon’s orbit around Earth is tilted about 5° from Earth’s orbit around the Sun

Effect an eclipse of the Moon

The level of the sea tides rise

Effects an eclipse of the Sun

The surrounding conditions become darker and the temperature decreases

Effect of looking directly at the Sun or an eclipse of the Sun with our naked eyes

Can damage the eyes permanently

Way of partial eclipse of the Sun can be seen

Through the region of the penumbra shadow path

Situations for an eclipse of the Moon happen

When Earth is between the Sun and the Moon in a straight line, during the full moon phase, when the Moon enters the shadow’s region of Earth

Situations for an eclipse of the Sun happen

When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth in a straight line, during the new moon phase, when the shadow of the Moon forms on Earth’s surface

Special equipment to see the Sun Eclipse

Special glasses

Time for the sun Eclipse occurs

The day