Eclipses

What is a solar eclipse?

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

• 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 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.

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun passing between the Moon and the Earth

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

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

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.

What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon blocking the Sun's light

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

• Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

What is a total eclipse?

• A total eclipse is when the earth completely blocks the sun.

• A total eclipse is when the moon completely blocks the sun.

• A total eclipse is when the sun completely blocks the moon.

• A total eclipse is when the moon partially blocks the sun.

What is the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse?

• A total eclipse completely blocks the sun, while a partial eclipse only partially blocks the sun.

• A total eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, while a partial eclipse can only be seen from specific locations.

• A total eclipse lasts for a few minutes, while a partial eclipse lasts for several hours.

• A total eclipse occurs during the day, while a partial eclipse occurs at night.

What is a partial eclipse?

• A partial eclipse is when the Earth partially blocks the Sun.

• A partial eclipse is when the Moon partially blocks the Sun.

• A partial eclipse is when the Sun partially blocks the Moon.

• A partial eclipse is when the Moon completely blocks the Sun.

What is the penumbra?

• The penumbra is the completely shaded inner region of a shadow.

• The penumbra is the area where the shadow is the darkest.

• The penumbra is the partially shaded outer region of a shadow.

• The penumbra is the region where the shadow is completely absent.

What is the umbra?

• The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow.

• The umbra is a measurement of temperature.

• The umbra is a type of cloud formation.

• The umbra is the brightest part of a shadow.

What is the difference between the penumbra and the umbra?

• The penumbra is the outer region of a shadow where the light is partially blocked, while the umbra is the inner region of a shadow where the light is completely blocked.

• The penumbra and the umbra are the same thing.

• The penumbra is the inner region of a shadow where the light is completely blocked, while the umbra is the outer region of a shadow where the light is partially blocked.

• The penumbra is the region of a shadow where the light is completely blocked, while the umbra is the region where the light is partially blocked.