ECLIPSE OF THE SUN
SCIENCE YEAR 6
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Eclipse of the Sun
1. The eclipse of the Sun (solar eclipse) occurs
when;
The Moon is between the Sun and Earth;
The Earth, the Moon and the Sun are positioned
in a straight line.
Sun
Earth
Moon
Eclipse of the Sun
1. The Moon blocks the sunlight from reaching
the Earth.
2. The Moon’s shadow is formed on the Earth’s
surface.
3. During the eclipse of the Sun, we can see that
some portions of the Sun’s surface are covered
by the Moon.
4. The phase of the Sun during an eclipse of the
Sun is shown below.
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
Eclipse of the Sun
5. Based on the diagram;
Q and S show partial eclipse
R shows total eclipse of the Sun.
6. Solar eclipse can only be observed during the
day.
7. A partial eclipse of the Sun can last from a few
minutes to a few hours.
8. A total eclipse of the Sun can last a few
seconds to a few minutes.
Solar eclipse video
Solar eclipse video
Checking terms
a) A_______________ occurs when the Moon is
between the Sun and the Earth in ___________line.
b) During a solar eclipse, the Moon’s _____________
is formed on the earth’s surfaces.
c) The Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the
_____________
d) Solar eclipse can be seen during the ____________
Eclipse of the Sun
a) What can be seen in position X?
b) In which positions, can we see a partial eclipse
of the Sun?
c) In which positions, are we unable to see a solar
eclipse?