Eclipses & Tides

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A solar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase? (Options: 1st Quarter, New Moon, Full Moon, 3rd Quarter)

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New Moon

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solar eclipse

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This image is an example of

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Solar Eclipse

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In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

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In alignment

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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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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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lunar eclipse

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During a solar eclipse...

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The sun is blocked by the moon.

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Why do the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size in the sky?

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The Sun is 400 times bigger, but the Moon is 400 times closer.

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An eclipse in space is when....

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one object passes through the shadow of another object.