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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is the penumbra in the context of eclipses?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow where some light is still visible.

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What is the umbra in the context of eclipses?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow where the light source is completely blocked.

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What moon phase is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

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A solar eclipse occurs during a new moon.

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What moon phase is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

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A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

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What color does the Moon appear during a total lunar eclipse?

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The Moon appears red-orange during a total lunar eclipse due to Rayleigh scattering of sunlight.

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What is the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

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In a total solar eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon, while in a partial solar eclipse, only a part of the Sun is obscured.

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What is a hybrid eclipse?

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A hybrid eclipse is a rare type of solar eclipse that shifts between a total and an annular eclipse along its path.

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What is the significance of the path of totality?

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The path of totality is the area where a total solar eclipse can be observed in its entirety.