Solar
Eclipse
Here is an animation showing a total solar eclipse
Remember that it is not safe to stare at a solar eclipse !!!
This animation shows that the moon creates a small shadow which
Only allows certain areas of the earth to see a total solar eclipse.
Lunar Eclipse
The diagram shows
That the moon is covered by the
Earth’s shadow, which makes this
Eclipse safe to look at.
Notice the moon sometimes turns red
When totality occurs.
If you are in the umbra of the shadow, you will see a total eclipse.
If you are in the penumbra of the shadow, you will have a partial eclipse
This is an animation showing a total lunar eclipse from start
To finish.