Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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On April 8, 2024, 30 million people in the U.S. will be treated to a full solar eclipse, don't be in the "dark" about what is happening. This activity allows each participant to hold their own styrofoam ball, orange, or any small sphere, as a "moonball" in a darkened room. It can be used with both children and adults in groups of up to 30 participants. This activity simulates:
A partial solar eclipse
A full solar eclipse
The phases of the moon
A partial lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse
An earth day
An earth year
An earth lifetime