Lunar Eclipse
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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Lunar Eclipse Noun
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Lunar Eclipse
An astronomical event that occurs when the full Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow.
Example: This diagram shows how a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow that darkens the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Umbra Noun
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Umbra
The darkest, central part of a shadow, such as the one cast by Earth, where light is completely blocked.
Example: During a lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks sunlight, casting a shadow. The umbra is the darkest, central part of this shadow, where the Moon is fully obscured.
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Penumbra Noun
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Penumbra
The outer, partially illuminated part of a shadow where the light source is only partially obscured.
Example: This diagram shows the Earth blocking sunlight, creating a shadow. The penumbra is the lighter, outer part of this shadow where the Moon passes during a penumbral lunar eclipse.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Total Lunar Eclipse Noun
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Total Lunar Eclipse
A celestial event during which the entire Moon passes through the darkest part of Earth's shadow, the umbra.
Example: During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks sunlight, casting a full shadow (umbra) onto the Moon as it passes directly behind our planet.
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Noun
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Partial Lunar Eclipse
An eclipse where only a portion of the Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow, leaving the rest illuminated.
Example: This diagram shows how a partial lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, with only part of it entering the darkest shadow (umbra).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Penumbral Eclipse Noun
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Penumbral Eclipse
A subtle type of eclipse that happens when the Moon moves through the faint, outer part of Earth's shadow.
Example: This diagram shows how the Earth blocks sunlight, creating a dark inner shadow (umbra) and a fainter outer shadow (penumbra) where a penumbral eclipse occurs.
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