FR Training Part 1: Related Science

The moon’s black disk completely covers the sun. Now, in the absence of the sun’s full light, its massive outer corona is revealed. Uniquely visible during a full eclipse, grand flourishes of light called helmet streamers extend in all directions behind the moon’s black disk. At the edge of the moon, the helmet streamers are intensely bright, fading to wisps of ghostly white as they stretch across space, far from the moon, like flower petals.

Total Solar Eclipse Phases

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During a total solar eclipse the moon will pass in front of the sun and block the sun completely during the maximum phase called totality. During totality the sun appears to be a smooth black disc with petals of light! This video will explain the stages of a total solar eclipse that lead up to the maximum phase and follow it.

The video uses descriptive text, imagery, and closed captions. So you can listen, watch or read about the stages – or use all three together, whatever helps you learn best!

Discussion / Notes:

How would you describe totality, also known as the maximum phase of a total solar eclipse?

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January 24, 2023

The Moon appears as a smooth black disk that blocks the center of the Sun. As a result, the Sun appears to be a very bright ring of fire, glowing around the Moon’s circular edge.

Eclipse Maximum

What is Eclipse Maximum?

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The video uses descriptive text, imagery, and closed captions. So you can listen, watch or read about the stages – or use all three together, whatever helps you learn best!

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January 24, 2023

The Sun appears as a glowing, white disk against a black background. On the left side of the Sun, a small, U-shaped area appears missing from the Sun’s perfect circle shape. This missing area is the Moon as it begins to slide in front of the Sun. The Moon appears completely black and smooth.

Annular Eclipse Phases

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During an annular solar eclipse the moon will pass in front of the sun and block its center during the maximum phase making the sun appear to be a glowing ring of fire! This video will explain the stages of an annular eclipse that lead up to the maximum phase and follow it.

The video uses descriptive text, imagery, and closed captions. So you can listen, watch or read about the stages – or use all three together, whatever helps you learn best!

Discussion / Notes:

How would you describe annularity, also known as the maximum phase of an annular eclipse?

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December 16, 2022