Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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

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The moon takes approximately 27 days to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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How often does Earth orbit the sun?

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Earth completes one orbit around the sun approximately every 365.25 days.

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What can you see if you are in the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

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If you are in the path of totality, you can see a total solar eclipse.

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What is the sun's atmosphere called?

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The sun's atmosphere is called the corona.

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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 difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun, while a partial solar eclipse occurs when only part of the sun is obscured by the moon.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is 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 penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow where the light source is only partially blocked.

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What is the significance of the path of totality?

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The path of totality is the area on Earth where a total solar eclipse can be observed.

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