Eclipses

darkest, innermost part of the shadow

• penumbra
• umbra

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lighter, outer part of the shadow

• penumbra
• umbra

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What type of eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light and cast a shadow on earth?

• solar
• lunar

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What type of eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow is cast on a full moon?

• solar
• lunar

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What moon phase occurs during a solar eclipse?

• Full moon
• new moon
• 1st quarter
• waxing gibbous

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What moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?

• full moon
• new moon
• 3rd quarter
• waxing crescent

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What part of the shadow must I be in to see a total solar eclipse?

• umbra
• penumbra

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse

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What type of eclipse is this?

• Solar Eclipse
• Lunar Eclipse

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When does a lunar eclipse occur?

• At night
• When the moon's shadow is on the earth
• when the moon comes between the sun and earth
• During the day

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