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Eclipse
An eclipse of the Sun or Moon occurs
when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned.
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Two types of eclipses
There are two types of eclipses on the Earth;
solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.
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Solar eclipse
The solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned precisely
between the Earth and Sun.
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Lunar eclipse
The lunar eclipse happens when Earth is placed precisely
between the Moon and Sun.
A total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a Blood Moon,
because of the reddish tinge the Full Moon takes on when fully eclipsed,
like my images, which was taken during the total lunar eclipse.
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BSL Sign Languages
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BSL Explanation
of Solar eclipse
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BSL Explanation
of eclipses
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Glossary of Astronomy – eclipse
- a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun’s light.
- a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth’s shadow to be cast upon the Moon.
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- find out what a eclipse is in the UK will occur.
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