1
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What happens during a Lunar Eclipse?
A
passing of the moon through the Earth’s shadow.
2
Q
What is the penumbra?
A
light part of the shadow.
3
Q
What is the umbra?
A
dark part of the shadow.
4
Q
What happens during the Solar Eclipse?
A
passing of the Moon between the Earth and Sun.
5
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Solar eclipses CAN be either..
A
partial or total
6
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Lunar eclipses CAN be either..
A
partial or total
7
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What phase must the moon be in for a Lunar eclipse to occur?
A
full moon phase
8
Q
What happens when the Moon passes entirely into Earth’s umbra?
A
Total lunar eclipse
9
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What happens if only part of the Moon moves into Earth’s umbra?
A
Partial lunar eclipse
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A
11
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Formed when an object blocks a light source.
A
shadow
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