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Eclipses

This article explores the intriguing phases of the Moon—waxing, waning, gibbous, crescent, full, new, and quarter—and how they relate to lunar and solar eclipses. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon obstructs sunlight from reaching Earth, while a lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth casts its shadow on the full moon. Learn about the astronomical dynamics of these events, the different phases of the Moon, and what they mean for observers on Earth.

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Eclipses

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  1. Eclipses

  2. Reviewing the Phases of the Moon Waxing Waning Gibbous Crescent Full New Quarter To increase gradually in size. The illuminated part of the moon is getting bigger. To decrease gradually in size. The illuminated part of the moon is becoming smaller. More than half, but less than fully illuminated. Having concave and convex edges terminating in points. Fully illuminated. The Moon's unilluminated side is facing the Earth. One-half of the Moon (facing Earth) appears to be illuminated.

  3. A solar eclipse A lunar eclipse Both involve three bodies: the Sun, Earth and our moon

  4. How the Moon Orbits Earth

  5. Solar Eclipse

  6. Solar Eclipse • A solar eclipse happens when the Moon gets in between Earth and the Sun, blocking the light from the Sun for a brief period of time (everything is constantly moving, so it doesn’t last long).

  7. Lunar Eclipse

  8. Lunar Eclipse • Happens when a full moon passes through Earth’s shadow

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