lunar eclipses

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During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

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A lunar eclipse can only occur during the full moon phase.

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What is the lighter, outer part of a shadow cone called?

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

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What color does the moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

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During a total lunar eclipse, the moon turns a red color.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse is the blocking of sunlight to the moon, occurring when the moon passes through Earth's shadow.

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During a lunar eclipse, what casts a shadow on the moon?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

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What is the darker, inner part of a shadow cone called?

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The darker, inner part of a shadow cone is called the umbra.

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What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, while a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth.

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What happens to the moon's brightness during a lunar eclipse?

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The moon's brightness decreases as it moves into the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse.

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What is the term for the phenomenon when the moon appears red during a lunar eclipse?

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The phenomenon when the moon appears red during a lunar eclipse is called 'blood moon'.

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Can a lunar eclipse occur during a new moon?

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No, a lunar eclipse cannot occur during a new moon; it can only occur during a full moon.

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