Solar and Lunar eclipses

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as viewed from Earth.

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What is a Partial Solar Eclipse?

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A partial solar eclipse occurs when only a part of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.

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What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?

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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire Moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

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What is a Partial Lunar Eclipse?

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A partial lunar eclipse occurs when only a part of the Moon enters the Earth's shadow.

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Can lunar eclipses be predicted?

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Yes, lunar eclipses can be predicted based on the orbits of the Earth and Moon.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked.

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What is the penumbra?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of a shadow, where the light source is only partially blocked.

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What causes eclipses?

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Eclipses are caused by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.