What is an umbra?
Eclipses

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The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse, where total darkness occurs.
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What is a penumbra?
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The lighter part of a shadow during an eclipse, where partial darkness occurs.
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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An event that occurs when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, typically visible at night.
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What is a solar eclipse?
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An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.
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When does a solar eclipse occur?
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Only during a new moon.
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When does a lunar eclipse occur?
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At night, when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun; a lunar eclipse occurs at night when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
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