Solar and lunar eclipse

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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?

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The penumbra is the lighter, outer part of a shadow cone.

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What is the umbra?

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

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

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The order is Moon, Earth, Sun (MES).

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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 (SEM).

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True or False: A solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth.

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False. A solar eclipse can only be seen from specific areas on Earth.

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True or False: A lunar eclipse is visible in large areas due to the Earth's shadow being large.

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True. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on the night side of the Earth.

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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 seen 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.