Earth, Moon, and Sun · Earth & Space

Phases and Eclipses

Explaining the changing appearance of the Moon and the occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the Moon appear to change shape over the course of a month?
  2. 2What specific conditions are required for a total solar eclipse to occur?
  3. 3How do the positions of the Sun and Moon influence the tides on Earth?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S7U03
Year: Year 7
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Period: Earth & Space

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