Quick Answer:The Solar and Lunar Eclipse Working Model has plastic Sun, Earth and Moon models on a rotating orbital frame. Turning it into the right alignments shows how solar and lunar eclipses form, including the umbra and penumbra.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Sun, Earth and Moon models on a rotating axis stand.
Shows Sun-Earth-Moon alignment for both eclipse types.
Illustrates umbra and penumbra shadow regions.
Hand-operated rotating mechanism.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Components
Sun model, Earth model, Moon model, rotating axis stand
Construction
Plastic spheres, rotating orbital frame
Operation
Manual rotation
How It Is Used
Rotate the Earth slowly around the Sun, stopping with the Moon between Sun and Earth to show a solar eclipse and with the Earth between Sun and Moon to show a lunar eclipse. Students then identify the umbra and penumbra and explain the two eclipse types.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Solar and Lunar Eclipse Working Model show umbra and penumbra?
Yes. It illustrates both shadow regions while demonstrating solar and lunar eclipses.
Does the Solar and Lunar Eclipse Working Model need electricity?
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