Eclipses and Shadows

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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When Earth is between Sun and Moon in a straight line during full moon phase.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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When Moon is between Sun and Earth in a straight line during new moon phase.

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What is the Umbra?

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Darker part shadow.

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What is the Penumbra?

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Partial dark part shadow.

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What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?

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Earth shadow covers completely of the Moon surface.

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What is a Partial Lunar Eclipse?

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Earth shadow covers only part of the Moon surface.

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What is a Total Solar Eclipse?

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Moon shadow covers completely of the Earth surface.

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What is a Partial Solar Eclipse?

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Moon shadow covers only part of the Earth surface.