

Eclipses Vocabulary Flash Cards
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Cynthia Cornelio
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Eclipse
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The obscuration of light from a celestial body caused by another body passing between it and the observer or between it and the light source.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Solar Eclipse
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An eclipse where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Lunar Eclipse
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An eclipse where the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Partial Eclipse
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An eclipse where only part of the celestial body is obscured.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Total Eclipse
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An eclipse where the celestial body is completely obscured.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Annular Eclipse
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A type of solar eclipse where the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a bright ring visible.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Hybrid Eclipse
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A solar eclipse that appears as both total and annular, depending on the observer's location.
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