Eclipses

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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What does number 1 in the image to the left represent?

• Umbra
• Penumbra

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What does number 2 in the image to the left represent?

• Umbra
• Penumbra

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
• Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.

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