3Pre-IntermediateKidsAges 9-11Science

The Moon Will Hide the Sun Next Week!

A solar eclipse is coming on August 12! The Moon will move in front of the Sun. People in many countries can watch this amazing space event!

1 min readLevel 3August 10, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

eclipse

/ɪˈklɪps/

noun

When the Moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks its light

“We watched the solar eclipse from our garden.”

block

/blɒk/

verb

To stop something from passing through or being seen

“The tall tree can block the sunlight.”

partial

/ˈpɑːrʃəl/

adjective

Not complete; only a part of something

“We had a partial view of the stage.”

protection

/prəˈtekʃən/

noun

Something that keeps you safe from danger

“Wear a helmet for protection when you ride a bike.”

amazing

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Very surprising and wonderful

“The fireworks show was truly amazing last night.”

completely

/kəmˈpliːtli/

adverb

In every way; fully; totally

“The snow completely covered the ground this morning.”

Listen to Article

0:00 / 0:00

Article

Click on any underlined word to see its definition. Highlighted words are from the vocabulary section.

Something amazing will happen next week! On August 12, the Moon will move in front of the Sun. This is called a solar eclipse. It is one of nature's most exciting events! The sky will get darker during the day.

The Moon will block the Sun completely in some places. People in Iceland and Spain can see it best. In the United States, the eclipse will be partial. The Moon will take a small bite of the Sun. It will look really cool!

You need special glasses to watch safely. Regular sunglasses are not safe enough. Never look at the Sun without protection. Ask a grown-up to help you find eclipse glasses. This will be an incredible day for space fans!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
When will the solar eclipse happen?
2
What moves in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse?
3
Where can people see the total eclipse?
4
What do you need to watch the eclipse safely?
5
What kind of eclipse will people in the US see?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
What is a solar eclipse?
2
When will the solar eclipse happen?
3
Where can people see the total eclipse?
4
What will the eclipse look like in the United States?
5
Why do you need special glasses to watch?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Would you like to watch a solar eclipse? Why?
2
What is your favorite thing about space?
3
If you could visit any planet, where would you go?
4
Can you think of other exciting things in the sky?
5
What would you do if the sky got dark during the day?

3Pre-IntermediateAges 9-11Science

Amazing Fossil Shows Ancient Animals Had Live Babies!

Scientists found a very old fossil in Argentina. It is 236 million years old! It shows that ancient animals had live babies, not eggs. This changes what we know about animal history.

1 min read

Aug 14

3Pre-IntermediateAges 9-11Science

Scientists Make the Biggest Map of Space!

Scientists just made the biggest picture of space ever! It shows almost 4 billion stars and galaxies. The amazing map covers most of the sky we can see.

1 min read

Aug 13

2ElementaryAges 7-9Science

A Giant Animal Fossil Found on a Cold Island!

Scientists found a very big fossil on a cold island. The animal lived in water long ago. It was the biggest of its kind!

1 min read

Aug 12

3Pre-IntermediateAges 9-11Science

Shooting Stars Are Falling Tonight!

The Perseid meteor shower is here! You can see up to 100 bright shooting stars every hour. It is free, beautiful, and happening right now in the night sky!

1 min read

Aug 12

3Pre-IntermediateAges 9-11Culture

Spider-Man Movie Breaks Big Records!

The new Spider-Man movie is making lots of money! It earned $145 million in its second weekend. Another big movie called The Odyssey also passed $1 billion around the world!

1 min read

Aug 11