Solar and Lunar Eclipses

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon disappears completely from the night sky.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Moon moves in front of the Sun.

• A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes through the Moon's shadow.

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What causes a solar eclipse?

• The alignment of the planets causing a shadow on the Sun

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth

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What causes a lunar eclipse?

• Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

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During a solar eclipse, what part of the Sun is visible?

• sunspots

• photosphere

• chromosphere

• corona

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During a lunar eclipse, what gives the Moon a reddish color?

• The Moon's reflection of sunlight

• Dust on the Moon's surface

• The Moon's natural color

• Earth's atmosphere

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How often do solar eclipses occur?

• approximately every 10 years

• approximately every 2 years

• approximately every 18 months

• approximately every 6 months

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How often do lunar eclipses occur?

• twice a year

• once every 100 years

• once every 10 years

• once a month

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What is a partial solar eclipse?

• A partial solar eclipse is when the Earth partially covers the Sun.

• A partial solar eclipse is when the Sun partially covers the Moon.

• A partial solar eclipse is when the Moon completely covers the Sun.

• A partial solar eclipse is when the Moon partially covers the Sun.

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What is a penumbral lunar eclipse?

• A penumbral lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's umbra, causing it to appear completely dark.

• A penumbral lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbra, causing it to appear slightly darker than usual.

• A penumbral lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes through the Earth's atmosphere, causing it to change color.

• A penumbral lunar eclipse is when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, causing a partial solar eclipse.

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