Eclipses

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When does a lunar eclipse occur?

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At night.

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During a lunar eclipse, what color does the moon appear?

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Red-orange

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A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

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New

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

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Full

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Where must you be to see a total solar eclipse?

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the moon's shadow

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

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Umbra

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

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Penumbra

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

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Solar eclipse

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This image is an example of 

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Lunar Eclipse

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During a solar eclipse...

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The sun is blocked by the moon