How often does a total solar eclipse happen?
About every 1 1/2 years (somewhere on Earth)
How much of the sun will be blocked out in NJ?
About 90%
When is the 2024 solar eclipse happening?
Monday, April 8th around 3:25 pm (in NJ)
When will the next total solar eclipse happen in NJ? (What year?)
2079 (55 years!)
What happens during a solar eclipse
It gets dark in the middle of the day
What is bigger, the earth or the moon?
The Earth is about 4 times bigger than the moon!
What is bigger, the sun or the moon?
The sun (about 400 times bigger!)
Why is being able to see a total solar eclipse rare?
Since the moon's shadow isn't very big, only a small part of the earth will see it (you must be in the path of the moon's shadow)
What kind of eclipse is when the Earth blocks sunlight from hitting the moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What kind of eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light?
Solar Eclipse
What gets darker in a solar eclipse?
The sun
What time can you see the eclipse in NJ on April 8th?
2:09-4:35 (with peak at 3:24 pm)
What do you need to watch a solar eclipse?
Special light-blocking glasses
What is more common to see- a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses
How often can you see a solar eclipse from the same spot on Earth?
About every 375 years (for only a few minutes!)
What is the path of the eclipse in the US?
From southwest to northeast
Will YOU be watching for the eclipse?
You definitely should!
What are some things that happen during a solar eclipse?
It gets darker (like dawn or dusk), temperature drops, winds will lessen, birds will get quiet, animals will head back to the barn, crickets get noisier
What is a partial eclipse vs. a total eclipse?
Partial- the moon doesn't completely cover the sun
What gets darker in a lunar eclipse?
The moon