Curriculum
Science — First Preparatory
Unit 1: Matter
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Unit 2: Forces
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Unit 3: Life
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Text lesson
Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Lunar eclipse and solar eclipse compared
Lunar eclipse and solar eclipse compared
| Feature | Lunar eclipse | Solar eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the bodies | Earth between the Sun and the Moon | Moon between the Earth and the Sun |
| Phase in which it happens | Full moon | New moon |
| Who can see it? | Everyone on the night side of the Earth | People in a limited area of the Earth |
| Safety of viewing | Safe with the naked eye | Needs special eye protection |
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