Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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What is a Solar Eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.
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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, blocking sunlight from reaching 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, outer part of a shadow cone where the light source is partially blocked.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How often do solar eclipses occur?
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Solar eclipses occur approximately 2 to 5 times a year, but total solar eclipses are less frequent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How often do lunar eclipses occur?
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Lunar eclipses occur about 2 to 4 times a year.
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What is the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?
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In a total solar eclipse, the sun is completely obscured by the moon, while in a partial solar eclipse, only a part of the sun is obscured.
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