Eclipse Review

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What percentage of the Moon’s surface is always illuminated by the Sun except during a Lunar Eclipse?

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50%

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What is the moon’s phase during a Solar Eclipse?

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New Moon

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What is the moon’s phase during a Lunar Eclipse?

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Full Moon

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What occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar Eclipse

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What is the term for the partial shadow during an eclipse?

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Penumbra

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What is the term for the full shadow during an eclipse?

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Umbra

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

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

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Umbra and Penumbra.

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During which phase does a Solar Eclipse occur?

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New Moon.