Eclipse

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

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The sun is blocked by the moon.

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What is the correct alignment of the celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?

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Sun-Moon-Earth.

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What color does the moon often appear during a lunar eclipse?

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Orange Red.

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What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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The moon passes through the earth's shadow.

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Why don't we have a lunar eclipse every month?

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The tilt of the moon's orbit is at 5 degrees.

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What is an eclipse?

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An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What is the penumbra in an eclipse?

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The lighter part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What is a total solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse where the sun is completely obscured by the moon.