Tonight the Moon will look red! The Earth makes a big shadow on the Moon. You can see it with just your eyes!
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The big round thing we see in the night sky
“The Moon is very bright tonight.”
A dark shape made when something blocks light
“I can see my shadow on the ground.”
The space above us where we see the Sun and stars
“The sky is blue today.”
Giving a lot of light, easy to see
“The stars are very bright tonight.”
Goes over the top of something and hides it
“Snow covers the ground in winter.”
Not inside a building, in the open air
“We play outside after school.”
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Look up at the sky tonight! Something cool will happen. The Moon will turn red. The Earth moves between the Sun and Moon. The Earth makes a big shadow.
The shadow covers most of the Moon. Only a tiny part stays bright. The red Moon looks very pretty! People in America can see it. It lasts about five hours.
You do not need special glasses. You do not need a telescope. Just go outside and look up! This is a fun night for everyone. Enjoy the red Moon show!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
What color does the Moon turn?
What makes the shadow on the Moon?
Do you need special glasses to see it?
Where can people see the red Moon?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What color does the Moon turn?
What makes the shadow on the Moon?
Do you need special glasses to see it?
How long does the eclipse last?
Where can people see the red Moon?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What is your favorite thing in the sky?
Would you like to visit the Moon one day?
What would you do if you saw a red Moon?
Can you think of other things that are red?
Do you like to look at the stars at night?
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