Question

Sort each item into the correct bin based on whether it describes lunar eclipses or solar eclipses. 1.occurs when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon 2.occurs when the Moon's shadow fails on Earth 3.occurs when the Moon is on the direct opposite side of Earth from the Sun 4.can be seen by anyone on Earth's night side at the time 5.can be seen only along a relatively narrow path on Earth 6.can occur only at full moon 7.occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun 7.can cour only at new moon.

Answer 1

Lunar eclipses occur when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, visible from Earth's night side, and only at full moon. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth, visible along a narrow path, and only at new moon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sorting the items based on whether they describe lunar eclipses or solar eclipses:

Lunar Eclipses:

1. Occurs when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.

3. Occurs when the Moon is on the direct opposite side of Earth from the Sun.

4. Can be seen by anyone on Earth's night side at the time.

6. Can occur only at full moon.

Solar Eclipses:

2. Occurs when the Moon's shadow falls on Earth.

5. Can be seen only along a relatively narrow path on Earth.

7. Occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun.

8. Can occur only at new moon.

A lunar eclipse is visible from the entire night side of Earth when the Moon enters the shadow of Earth. In contrast, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow strikes Earth, resulting in the Sun being at least partially covered by the Moon, and is visible only in specific areas of Earth where the umbra of the Moon's shadow reaches its surface.