What Is a Solar Eclipse?

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cut across the United States with part of its path passing over the northeast corner of Georgia. In this episode of Things Explained, learn what causes a solar eclipse, how to safely observe it, and what makes this year's event so special.

Standards

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

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What Is a Solar Eclipse?

Science

S4E2

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to model the effects of the position and motion of the Earth and the moon in relation to the sun as observed from the Earth.

S6E2.a

Develop and use a model to demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.

S6E2.b

Construct an explanation of the cause of solar and lunar eclipses.

SAST2.a

Develop and use models to evaluate the relationship between the relative positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun and observable phenomena. (Clarification statement: This includes moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons.)

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