Solar & Lunar Eclpises

The plane of Earth’s orbit around the Sun is called the:

• Eclipse plane

• Solar plane

• Ecliptic

• Umbra

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The umbra is the part of the shadow in which light is _____.

• Completely blocked

• Partially lit

• Completely lit

• Partially blocked

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During a solar eclipse, the corona and solar prominences can be seen.

• True

• False

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A solar eclipse happens when the Sun passes directly between the Earth and the Moon.

• True

• False

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What is the outer part of the shadow of the moon called?

• umbra

• penumbra

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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A lunar eclipse occurs only during a new moon.

• True

• False

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A lunar eclipse lasts for hours, because:

• Earth’s shadow is small

• Multiple planetary bodies are blocking the Moon

• The Moon moves more slowly during an eclipse

• Earth’s shadow is large

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During a total lunar eclipse the Moon glows with a dull red coloring.

• True

• False

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When the Moon passes through Earth’s penumbra, it is a:

• Partial eclipse

• Solar eclipse

• Penumbral eclipse

• Total lunar eclipse

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A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon moves through the shadow of the Earth.

• True

• False

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