Understanding Solar and Lunar Eclipses

What is a solar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon is full

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What is a lunar eclipse?

• When the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon

• When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth

• When the Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon

• When the Moon is new

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During a solar eclipse, which celestial body is hidden from view?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The stars

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During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body is hidden from view?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The stars

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Which type of eclipse can only occur during a new moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Both solar and lunar eclipse

• Neither solar nor lunar eclipse

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Which type of eclipse can only occur during a full moon?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Both solar and lunar eclipse

• Neither solar nor lunar eclipse

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What is the term for the shadow cast by the Earth or Moon during an eclipse?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Corona

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Which of the following is true about a total solar eclipse?

• The Moon completely covers the Sun

• The Earth completely covers the Moon

• The Sun completely covers the Earth

• The Moon is partially covered by the Earth

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