Eclipses, Seasons and Moon Phases

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?

• Partial
• Umbra
• Penumbra

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

• Below each other
• Above each other
• In alignment

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A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Waxing moon

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A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon
• New moon
• Quarter moon

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes directly between Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

• Lunar eclipse
• Solar eclipse

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• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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This image is an example of

• Lunar Eclipse
• Full Moon
• New Moon
• Solar Eclipse

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• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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