Online Educational 3D Simulation
3D Lunar Eclipses, Solar Eclipses, and Moon Phases simulations
This is real-time 3D simulation allows the student to control and interact with solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and the different phases of the moon. Eclipses depend on the moon's revolution around Earth. The moon's orbit is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit. So the moon rarely goes directly between Earth and the Sun or directly behind Earth. When the moon does move into one of these positions, an eclipse occurs. This simulation allows the student to control the position of the Earth, Sun and moon while viewing the scene from a number of different angles and perspectives to fully understand the concepts being taught.