Exploring the Phenomenon of Lunar Eclipses

How often does the full Moon appear in our sky?

• Every night

• Once a week

• Twice a year

• Once a month

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What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth passing through the Moon's shadow

• The Moon passing through the Sun's shadow

• The Sun passing through the Earth's shadow

• The Moon passing through the Earth's shadow

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Why don't lunar eclipses happen twice a month?

• The Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Sun's light is too strong

• The Earth doesn't cast a shadow

• The Moon doesn't pass through the Earth's shadow

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What remains fixed with respect to the stars throughout the year?

• The Earth's shadow

• The Moon's orbital tilt

• The Sun's position

• The Earth's orbit

What is the central part of the Earth's shadow called?

• Ecliptic

• Antumbra

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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What color does the Moon appear when it is entirely within the umbra?

• Greenish

• Bright white

• Dim red

• Dark blue

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What would you see if you watched the eclipse from the surface of the Moon?

• The Sun rising behind the Earth

• The Earth disappearing

• The Moon glowing brightly

• The Sun setting behind the entire Earth

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