Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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What is the sun's atmosphere called?

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Corona

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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The moon's shadow

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How long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?

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27 days

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How often does Earth orbit the sun?

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365.25 days

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What can you see if you are in the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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When the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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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 during an eclipse.

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

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Typically 2 to 5 times.