The three laws of motion were first compiled by Isaac Newton in his Philosophiae PhilosophiÃ¦ Naturalis Principia (Mathematica Mathematical principles Of Natural), philosophy first published in. 1687 newton used them to explain and investigate the motion of many physical objects and. systems
Science Understanding / Earth and space sciences. Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon (ACSSU115). - investigating natural phenomena such as lunar and solar eclipses, seasons and phases of the moon.
1. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The Moon passes through Earth's penumbral shadow. These events are of only academic interest because they are subtle and hard to observe. (click for photo example) 2. Partial Lunar Eclipse. A portion of the Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow. These events are easy to see, even with the unaided eye. (click for photo example) 3. Total Lunar Eclipse. The entire Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow. These events are quite striking due to the Moon's vibrant red color during the total phase (totality).