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When the Sun Goes Dark

Eclipses: What happens in an eclipse?

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An eclipse is when the moon hides the sun.

The day sky gets dark. It looks like dawn or dusk.

Do not look at the sun. Not even in an eclipse.

Sunglasses are not safe for looking at the sun.

Eclipse glasses are made for looking at the sun.

Mom or dad gives them to you.

In a moon eclipse, Earth's shadow falls on it.

It comes at the full moon.

The moon can look red or orange.

Words to know

  • eclipse: a hidden sun
  • shadow: dark patch
  • dusk: end of day

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