Understanding Solar Eclipses

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What event causes a Solar Eclipse?

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The Moon blocking the Sun

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Where does the shadow of the Moon fall during a Solar Eclipse?

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On certain portions of the Earth

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Why can't a Solar Eclipse be seen from every part of the Earth?

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Due to the Moon's small size compared to the Sun

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What is the Umbra during a Solar Eclipse?

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The full shadow where the Sun is completely covered

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What type of Solar Eclipse occurs when you are in the Antumbra?

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Annular Solar Eclipse

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What happens during an Annular Solar Eclipse?

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A ring of the Sun remains visible around the Moon

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During which part of a Solar Eclipse is only a portion of the Sun blocked? Options: Umbra, Antumbra, Penumbra, Antipenumbra

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Penumbra

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What do you need to create a home-made Solar Eclipse? Options: A flashlight and a piece of paper, Two mirrors and a light bulb, Two balls and a lamp, A mirror and a flashlight

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Two balls and a lamp

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How can you safely observe a Solar Eclipse?

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Using special eclipse glasses

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What is the maximum duration of a total Solar Eclipse?

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7 and a half minutes