Eclipse

Front

A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

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Full

Front

A _____________________ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.

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Total Lunar Eclipse

Front

During a solar eclipse...

Back

The sun is blocked by the moon.

Front

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

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Penumbra

Front

It occurs when one object in space blocks an observer from seeing another object in space.

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Eclipse

Front

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

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Umbra

Front

What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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New Moon

Front

What is the term for the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse?

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Syzygy

Front

What type of eclipse can only be seen from a specific area on Earth?

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Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar Eclipse