Tides that have a lower tidal range because the Sun and Moon are at a right angle. Happens 2x/month.

A solar eclipse in which the Moon covers all but a bright ring around the Sun.

An eclipse where an object is in a total shadow.

The dark central region of a shadow that forms an eclipse

An eclipse where only part of an object is in the shadow.

The difference in height between high and low tides

A region of lighter shadow that may surround the umbra

This type of eclipse occurs during a Full Moon - the Moon becomes dark because it passes through Earth's shadow

Tides that have the greatest tidal range due to straight alignment of Sun-Moon-Earth. Happens 2x/month

Occurs during a New Moon - The Sun seems to darken because the Moon's shadow falls onto part of the Earth.

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