Sophia Learning
Sophia: Eclipses
A introductory lesson explaining the differences between lunar and solar eclipses.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Solar Eclipse
Basic diagram of a solar eclipse illustrates the relative positions of the sun, moon, and earth.
NASA
Nasa: Eclipses
The periodicity and recurrance of eclipses is governed by the Saros cycle, a period of approximately 6,585.3 days (18 years 11 days 8 hours). It was known to the Chaldeans as a period when lunar eclipses seem to repeat themselves, but...
NASA
Nasa: Solar Data Analysis Center: The Corona
This site provides a detailed overview of the sun's corona. Content includes a focus on research dedicated to the solar corona, and includes numerous images taken during solar eclipses.
Space.com
Moon Facts: Fun Information About the Earth's Moon
How did the moon form? Learn the answer to this and numerous other fun facts in this article from Space.com.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Solar Eclipse
In this task, students investigate why total solar eclipses are rare. They will learn that, in addition to requiring the positioning of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, the Moon can only completely block out the Sun when it is closest to the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Rare, Spectacular Total Eclipse of the Sun
Andy Cohen details the extraordinary celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, and when it will next occur. [3:47]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Eclipses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover how eclipses occur.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: The Sun Earth Moon System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses solar and lunar eclipses, the phases of the Moon, and why the phases occur.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Solar Eclipse Memory Game
Test your memory while you learn about eclipses of the Sun. Click on tiles to reveal pictures of solar eclipses and maps of the path of the November 2012 eclipse in Australia. Try to find matching pairs of pictures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Eclipses Study Guide
Review the main concepts of both solar and lunar eclipses.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Compare Solar Eclipse Photos
Compares photos of different solar eclipses side-by-side.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Astronomy: Eclipses
This site from the Astronomy Department of Cornell University provides brief introduction to both solar and lunar eclipses. Links are provided for pictures and charts of the eclipses, and this is a good site to check out on the subject.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Timeline of Solar System Astronomy
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth timeline of important events in astronomy relating to the solar system are presented here. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
Other
The Virtual Sun: Suface of the Sun the Chromosphere
This page provides a brief overview of the nearly transparent chromosphere of the sun.
Other
The Virtual Sun: The Atmosphere of the Sun
The Virtual Sun is part of a site detailing the Sun, this page provides a brief overview of the corona, or atmosphere, of the sun. Content includes several movies which depict the corona.
Other
The Virtual Sun
This site features a virtual tour of the sun. Expect to learn facts concerning the sun's characteristics, influences, and lifespan with excellent illustrations and multi-media.
Other
Quiz: Tides, Eclipses, Day and Night, Seasons
Take this 15 question multiple choice quiz on tides, eclipses and seasons.
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Eclipse Anular Total Anular
What is an eclipse and why do they occur? How can we predict an eclipse and are the types of eclipses? You will find the answers to this question on this site.
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Eclipses Anulares
Here you will find a lot of information about eclipses. What are eclipses and what types? How do they occur? How can we predict an eclipse? These questions are answered on this site with illustrations.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Red Escolar: Eclipses, Transitos Y Oculta
This is a simple explanation about solar and lunar eclipses.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Lunar and Solar Eclipses
Kids learn about lunar and solar eclipses in the science of astronomy including the umbra, antumbra, penumbra shadows as well as total, partial, and annular.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Viewing a Solar Eclipse
Make sure you know how to view a solar eclipse safely! Includes the history and science behind solar eclipses.