Solar and Lunar Eclipses

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a Solar Eclipse?

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Sun, Moon, Earth

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a Lunar Eclipse?

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Sun, Earth, Moon

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What is the term for the lighter part of an eclipse?

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Penumbra

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What alignment is necessary for a Solar Eclipse to occur?

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Sun, Moon, Earth

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Which type of eclipse occurs less frequently?

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Solar Eclipse

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What is a total solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse where the Moon completely covers the Sun.

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What is a partial solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse where only part of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.

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What is a penumbral lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse where the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse.