What Is a Solar Eclipse?

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Whoa! It’s the middle of the day-so why is the sky getting dark? It’s a solar eclipse! A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the moon passes between the sun and Earth.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What happens during a solar eclipse?
2. True or False: A partial solar eclipse always blocks all of the Sun’s light.
3. What is a path of totality?
4. The Sun’s atmosphere is called the ____________.
Answer Key:
1. The Moon passes between the Sun and Earth
2. False
3. Path of the Moon’s shadow
4. Corona
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