Eclipses Review

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What is the lighter, outer part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

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Penumbra

Front

How long does a lunar eclipse last?

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A few hours

Front

What is the definition of an eclipse?

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Occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up and one temporarily blocks the Sun from reaching the other.

Front

How do the objects line up during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

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New

Front

What is the darker, inner part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

Back

Umbra

Front

What phase of the moon is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What phase of the moon is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the total blocking of the Sun's light during a solar eclipse?

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Total Solar Eclipse

Front

What is a partial solar eclipse?

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When only a part of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.