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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

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

Phase during which a solar eclipse can occur
a) new moon
b) full moon
c) first quarter
d) third quarter

phase during which a lunar eclipse can occur
a) full moon
b) new moon
c) first quarter
d) third quarter

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.

occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow
a) lunar eclipse
b) solar eclipse
c) tide
d) full moon

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

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

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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