Eclipses

Front

What is the term for the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

What is the term for the lighter part of a shadow during an eclipse?

Back

Penumbra

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Both solar and lunar eclipses.

Front

During which type of eclipse does the Moon pass into the Earth's shadow?

Back

Lunar eclipse.

Front

During which type of eclipse does the Earth pass into the Moon's shadow?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

In which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full moon.

Front

In which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the effect of a total solar eclipse on daylight?

Back

It temporarily darkens the sky as the Moon completely covers the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of a partial solar eclipse on daylight?

Back

It partially darkens the sky as the Moon covers only a part of the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the event when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse.