The by ExploreLearning is a powerful simulation designed to help students visualize the complex celestial mechanics behind solar and lunar eclipses. While static diagrams often fail to show why eclipses don't happen every month, this 3D model allows users to manipulate the Moon’s orbital tilt and distance to see these phenomena in real time. Key Concepts Covered in the 3D Eclipse Gizmo
You simulate a Solar Eclipse by setting the Moon phase to New Moon .
: Record observations about how the size and position of the Moon and Sun affect the eclipse.
A lunar eclipse happens during the Full Moon phase when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow onto the lunar surface. Alignment Requirements
If you were using a Gizmos 3D Eclipse simulation, here are some activities you might engage in:
