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what occurs when part of the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra and umbra
a) partial lunar eclipse
b) total lunar eclipse
c) partial solar eclipse
d) total solar eclipse
Which phase can a lunar eclipse occur?
a) full moon
b) new moon
c) first quarter
d) third quarter
What occurs when the entire moon passes through Earth's umbra.
a) total lunar eclipse
b) partial lunar eclipse
c) total solar eclipse
d) partial solar eclipse
occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow
a) lunar eclipse
b) solar eclipse
c) tide
d) full moon
when the Sun is partially blocked by the Moon
a) partial solar eclipse
b) partial lunar eclipse
c) total solar eclipse
d) total lunar eclipse
Why do we not see solar eclipses every month?
a) The Moon's orbit is tilted, so Earth is usually above or below the Moon's shadow.
b) The Earth's orbit is tilted, so the Moon is usually below the Earth.
c) The Moon doesn't cast a shadow on Earth.
d) New Moons don't occur every month.
phase during which a lunar eclipse can occur
a) full moon
b) new moon
c) first quarter
d) third quarter
Phase during which a solar eclipse can occur
a) new moon
b) full moon
c) first quarter
d) third quarter
when the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface
a) solar eclipse
b) lunar eclipse
c) tide
d) new moon
When the moon appears to cover the sun completely
a) total solar eclipse
b) partial solar eclipse
c) total lunar eclipse
d) partial lunar eclipse
central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked
a) umbra
b) penumbra
c) eclipse
d) tide
lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked
a) penumbra
b) umbra
c) eclipse
d) tide
Why can you still see the Moon during a total lunar eclipse?
a) Earth's atmosphere deflects light from the Sun.
b) The Moon produces its own light.
c) The Moon reflects light from Earth.
d) You can't observe the Moon during a total lunar eclipse.
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