Longest lunar eclipse of this century to take place this month

Longest lunar eclipse of this century to take place this month

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the three parts of Earth's shadow: the penumbra, umbra, and antumbra. It describes how the moon turns a ruddy brown color when it enters the umbra. Additionally, it discusses the moon's apogee, the farthest distance from Earth, and perigee, the nearest distance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of Earth's shadow is the outermost?

Antumbra

None of the above

Penumbra

Umbra

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a part of Earth's shadow?

Umbra

Eclipse

Penumbra

Antumbra

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color does the moon turn when it enters the umbra?

Pale yellow

Ruddy brown

Bright white

Dark blue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the moon's farthest point from Earth?

Penumbra

Antumbra

Apogee

Perigee

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the moon's closest point to Earth?

Apogee

Perigee

Umbra

Antumbra