Moon Phases and Eclipse Review Game

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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 all or part of the sun's light.

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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, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone during an eclipse, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

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What is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the outer part of the shadow cone during an eclipse, where a partial eclipse can be seen.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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What is a waning crescent moon?

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A waning crescent moon is the phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon?

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A waxing gibbous moon is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is the phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?

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The order is: sun, earth, moon.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?

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The order is: sun, moon, earth.