Eclipses

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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 an annular eclipse?

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An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is too far from the Earth to completely cover the Sun, resulting in a ring-like appearance of the Sun.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?

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The order is Sun, Moon, Earth.

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What is the umbra in the context of an eclipse?

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The umbra is the darkest part of the shadow cast during an eclipse.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?

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The order is Sun, Earth, Moon.

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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 cover the Moon.

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What is a total solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as viewed from Earth.

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What is a partial solar eclipse?

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A partial solar eclipse occurs when only a part of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.

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What is the penumbra in an eclipse?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of the shadow where the Sun is only partially blocked.

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What are the different types of lunar eclipses?

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There are three types of lunar eclipses: total, partial, and penumbral.