WOW! That was a really big and red Blood Moon

Kiwi Kids News

As part of our independent reading programme we use Kiwikidsnews to learn about news in New Zealand
(national news) and around the world (international news).

We are learning how to:  Read closely to analyse an article and to think critically about the messages
within them.

Article

In your own words describe what happened in this news article:

On Saturday morning it was the largest lunars eclipse. The sun's brightness reflected onto the moon's surface.

Find out where this took place and include some information about the place:

This took place on the moon.

Tell us when this event happened and explain what might happen in the future?

This happened on the 28th of July at 5.15, The moon might get even bigger than usual.

Explain in your own words why this event took place:

IT happened due to the blue light from the earth's atmosphere and also by the red and orange brightness
from the sun.

Use the dictionary to find the meaning of three words from the article:

Dimmer- A device for varying the brightness of an electric light.

Partial-existing only in part

Refracting- (of water, air, or glass) make (a ray of light) change the direction when it enters at an angles.