Partial Lunar Eclipse to Happen on August 27-28
A partial lunar eclipse will happen on August 27 and 28.
In a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. In a partial eclipse, only part of the Moon goes into shadow.
People around the world are getting ready to watch the eclipse. News sites are giving viewing tips. These tips help people know when and where to look.
Some people call a red moon a Blood Moon. Many cultures have special ideas about a Blood Moon. Some people think it has a spiritual meaning.
The eclipse is also linked to zodiac signs. Some people believe the eclipse can change things for certain zodiac signs this week.
Many people enjoy watching the sky. A lunar eclipse is a special time to look up and see something different.
Vocabulary6 words
- partial lunar eclipse
- when only part of the Moon is covered by Earth's shadow
- shadow
- a dark shape made when light is blocked
- viewing tips
- help or advice for watching something
- Blood Moon
- a name for a moon that looks red
- spiritual meaning
- an idea about religion or belief
- zodiac signs
- star signs linked to birth dates
Quiz
Answer key
1. August 27-28 2. The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon 3. A Blood Moon
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A _____ lunar eclipse will happen on August 27 and 28.
In a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and the _____.
The Earth's _____ falls on the Moon.
In a partial eclipse, only part of the Moon goes into _____.
News sites are giving _____ tips.
Some people call a red moon a _____ Moon.
Some people think it has a _____ meaning.
The eclipse is also linked to _____ signs.
Some people believe the eclipse can change things for certain zodiac _____ this week.