Solar Eclipse Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are Eclipse Glasses designed for?

To protect eyes from regular sunlight

To observe stars

To enhance nighttime vision

To be worn during an eclipse (correct)

What is the Umbra Shadow?

Inner core of darkness

What is the moon in relation to Earth?

Earth's satellite

What is the Path of Totality?

Track of the shadow that moves across Earth during a total eclipse Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to revolve?

To move around something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to rotate?

To turn or spin Signup and view all the answers

What is a Penumbra Shadow?

Outer, incomplete piece of darkness Signup and view all the answers

What is an eclipse?

When a shadow is cast Signup and view all the answers

What is a New Moon?

Phase in which the moon is completely dark, occurs about once a month Signup and view all the answers

What is a Solar Eclipse?

Occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eclipse Vocabulary Study Notes

Eclipse Glasses: Protective eyewear with solar filters designed for safe viewing of solar eclipses.
Umbra Shadow: The central darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse, where complete darkness occurs.
Moon: The natural satellite of Earth, influencing tides and various natural phenomena.
Path of Totality: The specific area on Earth's surface where total solar eclipses are visible, marked by the shadow of the moon.
Revolve: The action of an object moving around another object in an orbit, crucial in understanding planetary motion.
Rotate: The action of an object spinning around its own axis, fundamental to the concept of day and night.
Penumbra Shadow: The outer region of a shadow during an eclipse, where partial darkness is experienced.
Eclipse: An astronomical event where one celestial body casts a shadow on another, blocking light.
New Moon: A lunar phase characterized by the moon being completely dark, typically occurring approximately every 29.5 days.
Solar Eclipse: An event occurring when the moon aligns directly between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light.

Description

Test your knowledge of solar eclipse terminology with these flashcards! Each card highlights important vocabulary, such as eclipse glasses, umbra shadow, and path of totality. Perfect for students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of celestial events.