Solar Eclipse | How Does A Solar Eclipse Occur?

Teach Solar Eclipse: A Solar Eclipse happens when a New Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's rays from reaching the Earth. We know that the Sun is WAY bigger than the Moon, so how is this possible?
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IN THIS EPISODE:
How Do Solar Eclipses Work?
The Umbra & Penumbra
What Do We See From Earth?
Safety
Total Eclipse & Annular Eclipse
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SCIENCE STANDARDS:
NGSS
MS-ESS1-1
Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. Examples of models can be physical, graphical, or conceptual.
TEKS
SCI.3.8.C
Earth and space. The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to: construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions
SCI.6.11.A
Earth and space. The student understands the organization of our solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it. The student is expected to: describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets
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