Eclipses

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.

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What are the three main celestial bodies involved in an eclipse?

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The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth.

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What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

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The Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in a line (in alignment).

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar eclipse.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking 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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the umbra?

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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 is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow where the light source is partially blocked.

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What must you be in to see a total solar eclipse?

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You must be in the umbra.