Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves

between Earth and the Sun. When this
happens, the Moon gradually blocks out the
light from the Sun.
 Lunar Eclipse

This is called a lunar eclipse. It happens when

the Moon is exactly on the opposite side of
the Earth to the Sun.
 A Glimpse of Eclipse
Solar eclipse is an event where the Moon's shadow casts on
certain parts of the Earth. While during a lunar eclipse, it's the
Earth that casts a shadow on the Moon.

The Moon totally blocks our view The Moon, Sun, and Earth do not The Moon blocks the Sun's light to
from the Sun. Places in the Moon's align in a straight line; thus, the Earth, but the outer edges of the
umbra will get total darkness for Moon blocks the Sun's light Sun are visible from Earth, making
a few minutes. partially. a 'ring' effect.

Total Solar Eclipse Partial Solar Eclipse Annular Solar Eclipse

The Moon is inside the Earth's The Earth's shadow does not The Moon passes through Earth's
umbra, causing it to get dimmer cover the Moon entirely. penumbra, causing the Moon to
and appear red. dim slightly.

Total Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse