What is an eclipse?
Eclipses

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An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.
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What are the two main types of eclipses?
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The two main types of eclipses are solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.
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What is a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.
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What is a lunar eclipse?
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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.
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What is the umbra?
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The umbra is the inner, darker part of a shadow where the light is completely blocked.
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What is the penumbra?
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The penumbra is the outer part of a shadow where the light is partially blocked.
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During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?
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A solar eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase.
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