Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

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27 days

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What is the sun's atmosphere called?

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Corona

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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Earth's shadow is cast on the moon.

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What causes the moon to appear reddish during a total lunar eclipse?

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Earth's Atmosphere.

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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The moon's shadow.

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.

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

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

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What are the two types of shadows created during an eclipse?

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Umbra and penumbra.

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What is the umbra?

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