Moon Hides the Sun

In the picture

1. 1Eye
2. 2Small grey Moon
3. 3Large glowing Sun
4. 4Sight line from the eye

Examples

• A coin held close to your eye can cover a distant streetlight.
• Your thumb can hide a tall building across the street.

Quiz: Moon Hides the Sun (Age 13)

1. 1

   What makes it possible for the small Moon to cover the huge Sun?

   • The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun is.
   • The Moon is much larger than the Sun.
   • Earth’s shadow blocks the Sun.
2. 2

   Why do the Moon and Sun look about the same size from Earth?

   • The Moon is much nearer to Earth, so distance makes it look bigger.
   • The Sun is much nearer to Earth than the Moon is.
   • The Moon and Sun are actually the same size.
3. 3

   If the Moon were much farther from Earth, how would a solar eclipse change?

   • The Moon would appear too small to cover the Sun completely.
   • The Moon would appear larger and cover the Sun more easily.
   • The Moon would still cover the Sun exactly the same.

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