Eclipse vocab and concept flashcard review

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Solar eclipse occurs during which moon phase?

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new moon

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When the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, a _____ eclipse occurs.

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lunar

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When the moon blocks the Sun's light, a ________ eclipse occurs.

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solar

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For a lunar eclipse to occur:

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The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.

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Reason for not having a solar eclipse monthly:

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The moon’s orbit is tilted 5 degrees from the Earth’s orbit.

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Type of eclipse shown in the diagram?

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lunar eclipse

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A solar eclipse is when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight.

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occurs when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, blocking the suns light

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An orbit is the path of an object revolving around another in space.

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the path of an object as it revolves around another object in space

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A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when Earth is between the moon and the sun.

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Occurs during a full moon when Earth is between the moon and the sun.

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An umbra is the darkest part of a shadow.

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the darkest part of a shadow