How can the little moon hide the giant Sun?

hand holding a small ball to represent the moon
February 28, 2022
Language
  • english

Although this activity isn’t a “make and take”, it offers great hands-on exploration of how distance can affect the way we perceive the size of an object. It makes a good introduction to solar eclipse as well as Sun and Moon’s sizes and distances from Earth. The idea behind this activity is very simple and the activity itself is easy to do, making it accessible even for young kids.