Understanding Lunar Eclipses

What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun

• When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon passes behind the Sun

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During a total lunar eclipse, where is the Moon located?

• In the Earth's penumbra

• In the Earth's umbra

• In the Earth's shadow

• In the Sun's shadow

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Which of the following best describes a partial lunar eclipse?

• The Moon is completely covered by the Earth's umbra

• The Moon is partially covered by the Earth's umbra

• The Moon is completely covered by the Earth's penumbra

• The Moon is partially covered by the Earth's penumbra

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What is the penumbra?

• The darkest part of the Earth's shadow

• The lighter part of the Earth's shadow

• The shadow of the Moon

• The shadow of the Sun

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How many types of lunar eclipses are there?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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Which type of lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through only the Earth's penumbra?

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

• Penumbral lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

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What is the umbra?

• The lightest part of the Earth's shadow

• The darkest part of the Earth's shadow

• The shadow of the Moon

• The shadow of the Sun

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During which type of lunar eclipse is the Moon completely in the Earth's umbra?

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

• Penumbral lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

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Which of the following is NOT a type of lunar eclipse?

• Total lunar eclipse

• Partial lunar eclipse

• Penumbral lunar eclipse

• Annular lunar eclipse

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What alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Sun, Earth

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Earth, Sun, Moon

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