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Solar Eclipse Facts for Kids
Learn what a solar eclipse is — the special event when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up. Discover what the word 'solar' means, that our Sun is one of 200 billion stars in the Milky Way, and how the planets orbit the Sun.
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 3-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.
