Eclipses

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What is an eclipse?

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An event in which the shadow of one celestial object falls on another celestial object.

Front

What shape does Earth's umbra cast during an eclipse?

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Cone.

Front

Why does a total solar eclipse not last very long?

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The perfect size match of the sun and the moon means the sun is only blocked for a short time.

Front

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a solar eclipse?

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The moon’s light is visible from Earth.

Front

How many times larger is the sun’s diameter compared to the moon’s diameter?

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400 times larger.

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What is the umbra?

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The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What is the penumbra?

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The lighter part of a shadow where some light is still visible.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun?

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Solar eclipse.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

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Lunar eclipse.

Front

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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The moon completely covers the sun, blocking all direct sunlight.