Explore a Celestial Wonder with a Totality Rad Eclipse Craft
- Andrea Wenzel
- Mar 6, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 19, 2024
What is the total eclipse?
The total eclipse is more than a stellar power ballad from the 1980s, it's an astronomical phenomenon! During a total eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow that completely blocks out the sun's light. This awe-inspiring event has been observed and documented by civilizations for centuries, often inspiring myths and legends about its significance.
In numerous cultures, the folklore associated with solar eclipses often includes narratives of mythical entities consuming or stealing the Sun. Some folks saw the event as a hint that the gods were having a bit of a tiff or just in a bad mood.
Did you know that in Vietnam, they used to think a solar eclipse happened because a humongous frog was munching on the Sun? And over in Norse cultures, they pointed fingers at wolves for gobbling up the Sun. Wild, right?
Witnessing a total eclipse is a truly sublime experience, as day turns into night within moments and the sky is filled with an otherworldly darkness. It is no wonder that people have been fascinated by this celestial event for generations.
This adorable activity is a delightful way to demonstrate how an eclipse works and what it's supposed to look like. Well, kind of! 😄
For this craft gather the following:
Two paper plates
Sun and moon colored paper, feathers, buttons, or anything you want to use to decorate your sun and moon.
Ring light or flashlight!
Scissors
Directions:
Step one: Decorate a paper plate like the sun and make the edges frilly with red, orange, and yellow tissue paper, feathers, or whatever you like.
Step two: Make a moon by cutting off the curved edges of the plate so it is slightly smaller than the sun plate. Decorate your moon with blue, gray, and white tissue paper, glitter, or whatever you'd like.
Step three: Place the sun onto a ring light or behind a flashlight and dim the lights for an added effect.
Step four: Make your moon and sun cross into the path of totality.
Dr. Binocs is one of our favorite educational shows. Check out his short video on the eclipse to learn more.
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