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_____ in astronomy, complete or partial obscuring of a celestial body by another. An eclipse occurs when three celestial objects become aligned.

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Eclipse

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Occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun totally or partially obscuring the Earth's view of the Sun.

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Solar eclipse

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What is the darkest portion during a solar eclipse?

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Umbra

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What is the lighter part of the shadow during a solar eclipse?

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Penumbra

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Occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as seen from Earth.

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Total solar eclipse

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A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon only partially covers the disk of the Sun.

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True

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An ___ solar eclipse occurs when the New Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving its outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus.

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Annular solar eclipse

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If the Moon is not near a lunar node during the New Moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth do not align in a straight or almost straight line, then a solar eclipse cannot occur.

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True

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How many times does a solar eclipse occur in a year?

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2-5

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What type of solar eclipse is shown?

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Annular solar eclipse