Shadows and Solar-Lunar Eclipses
Eclipses Eclipses are named after the object that “disappears” Lunar eclipse: Solar eclipse: Moon “disappears” Sun “disappears” Geometry: Sun – Earth –
Moon FACTS The Moon is a natural Satellite that revolves around the Earth The Moon is made of rock The Moon is 382,400 kilometers 250,000miles from Earth.
Astronomy 101 Section 020 Lecture 3 A Dynamic Example: Motions of the Earth and Moon John T. McGraw, Professor Laurel Ladwig, Planetarium Manager.
Homework Set 2 From “Seeing the Light” Chapter 2: (starting page 68) P2, P5, P12, P14, P18, P21, P23, PM2 Due: Monday, Feb 16.
Astronomical Observations Eclipses. Information About Eclipses Definition Schedule Terms Reasons.
By Holly, Shania and JADe. WHAT IS A LUNAR ECLIPSE? A lunar eclipse is when the moon passes directly behind the earth into its shadow.
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