The document discusses the phases of the moon and eclipses. It begins by explaining the different phases of the moon including new moon, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full moon. It then discusses that the moon orbits the earth about once a month. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the earth and sun, blocking the sun's light. Lunar eclipses occur when the earth passes between the sun and moon, and the earth's shadow falls on the moon. For an eclipse to occur, the moon must be new or full, and its orbit must be aligned with the earth and sun.