Learn how to draw a great looking Solar Eclipse with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Solar Eclipse.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Solar Eclipse
How to Draw a Great Looking Solar Eclipse for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 2
2. Begin sketching the oceans and continents on the surface of the Earth.
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Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 3
3. Continue sketching the continents and oceans using curved lines. Can you make out North and South America, Africa, and a tiny bit of Europe?
Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 4
4. Begin drawing the rays of the Sun. Use short curved lines that meet at points to form a wave-like pattern. Draw small ovals and “C” shaped lines on the surface of the moon to indicate craters left by asteroid impacts.
Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 5
5. Continue to draw the Sun’s rays. Use curved lines that meet at points.
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Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 6
6. Continue to draw the Sun’s rays. Use curved lines that meet at points. Notice how the curve of the rays points first in one direction then the other.
Easy Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 7
7. Complete the outline of the rays of the sun. Then, draw two straight lines between the Sun and the Earth. The lines should cross to form an hourglass shape. Notice how the lines also touch the sides of the moon.
This indicates the path of the eclipse, where it will be visible on the Earth. Known as the penumbra, a partial or total eclipse will be visible in this area.
Add More Details to Your Solar Eclipse Picture - Step 8
8. Draw two more straight lines from the Sun to the Earth. This time, the lines still brush the moon but they do not cross. Connect them with a small oval where they meet the Earth. Called the umbra, this shows the exact location of the moon’s shadow.
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Complete the Outline of Your Solar Eclipse Drawing - Step 9
9. Label your diagram with the words “SUN,” “MOON,” and “EARTH.”
Color Your Solar Eclipse Drawing
Color your cartoon diagram of a solar eclipse. You can draw the starry sky in the background with the help of this tutorial.
Learn More About The Solar Eclipse Drawing
Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? In the middle of the day, a shadow passes over the sun, the air cools, and it grows dark as if night is falling.
Whether you're preparing to view a solar eclipse where you live or working on a school science project, you can learn how to draw a solar eclipse and diagram its parts.
What causes a solar eclipse? An eclipse happens when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun in its orbit. The moon covers the sun, blocking it from view.
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Totality - a total eclipse, when the sun is completely covered by the moon - is usually seen on Earth by people in a band about 90 miles or 150 kilometers wide.
People outside that area may see the moon partially shade the Sun.
What does a solar eclipse look like? In the past, many people thought it looked like a monster or a dragon was devouring the sun as it became a crescent shape.
During totality, you may be able to see the sun's atmosphere or corona in a ring shape around it.
How long does a solar eclipse last? The moon's shadow can usually be observed crossing the sun for several hours, but totality lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes.
Solar eclipses are relatively rare; for many people, seeing one is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
When you view a solar eclipse, you should use special gear to do so safely, since looking at the sun can hurt your eyes. You can wear eclipse glasses, which look a bit like cardboard sunglasses. Or, you can make a pinhole projector.
Are you ready for the next solar eclipse? Sharpen your pencils; we're about to find out.
If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Mars drawing, Crescent Moon drawing, and Moon drawing.
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