Will YOU be watching for the eclipse?
You definitely should!
How often does a total solar eclipse happen?
About every 1 1/2 years (somewhere on Earth)
What gets darker in a solar eclipse?
The sun
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
When is the 2024 solar eclipse happening?
Monday, April 8th around 3:25 pm (in SC)
How much of the sun will be blocked out in SC?
About 76%
What time can you see the eclipse in SC on April 8th?
2:09-4:35 (with peak at 3:24 pm)
What happens during a solar eclipse
It gets dark in the middle of the day
What is bigger, the sun or the moon?
The sun (about 400 times bigger!)
What gets darker in a lunar eclipse?
The moon
What kind of eclipse is when the Earth blocks sunlight from hitting the moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What is a partial eclipse vs. a total eclipse?
Partial- the moon doesn't completely cover the sun
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 do you need to watch a solar eclipse?
Special light-blocking glasses
When will the next total solar eclipse happen in SC? (What year?)
2079 (55 years!)
What is bigger, the earth or the moon?
The Earth is about 4 times bigger than the moon!
What is more common to see- a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses
What kind of eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light?
Solar Eclipse