A solar eclipse on the 8th of April

On the 8th of April, a complete solar eclipse will take place. It can be seen in every part of America, Mexico and Canada. What is a solar eclipse and how can you view it? Watch the video and find out.

Watch the video.

1. What happens during a solar eclipse?
2. At what point is it safe for you to look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse?
3. What is the name of the stage in which the sun is completely covered by the moon?
4. What is different in eclipse glasses than in normal sunglasses?
5. What can you use to look if you don’t have eclipse glasses?
6. Discuss in pairs: Why can we not see the eclipse? Explain.
7. Discuss in class: Have you ever seen an eclipse? What was it like?

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