Solar Eclipse Animation

A diagram illustrates a solar eclipse. The Moon between the Sun and the Earth.

This animation explains what happens during a solar eclipse. It discusses the five phases of all eclipses and discusses the difference between the umbra and the penumbra.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
astronomy

Files 1

  • Solar Eclipse Animation

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    1 minute