Eclipses

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse is when the sun blocks the moon's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

• A solar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.

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During a solar eclipse, which celestial body is blocked by the Moon?

• Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

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What is the name of the region on Earth where a total solar eclipse can be observed?

• umbra

• penumbra

• corona

• chromosphere

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What is an annular eclipse?

• An annular eclipse is a type of solar eclipse where the Moon completely covers the Sun, creating a total blackout.

• An annular eclipse is a type of lunar eclipse where the Earth appears smaller than the Moon, creating a ring of darkness around the Earth.

• An annular eclipse is a type of solar eclipse where the Moon appears smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of light around the Moon.

• An annular eclipse is a type of celestial event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth.

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During an annular eclipse, which celestial body is visible as a ring around the Moon?

• Earth

• Sun

• Mars

• Venus

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What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular eclipse?

• A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, while an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon partially covers the Sun.

• A total solar eclipse lasts longer than an annular eclipse, which is a shorter event.

• A total solar eclipse can only be seen from certain parts of the Earth, while an annular eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth.

• The main difference is that a total solar eclipse creates a dark shadow on Earth, while an annular eclipse creates a ring of light around the Moon.

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What is the penumbra?

• The penumbra is the term used to describe the absence of a shadow.

• The penumbra is the partially shaded outer region of a shadow.

• The penumbra is the area where the shadow is the brightest.

• The penumbra is the completely dark inner region of a shadow.

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In which part of the shadow does a partial solar eclipse occur?

• umbra

• penumbra

• corona

• photosphere

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What is the umbra?

• The umbra is the brightest part of a shadow.

• The umbra is the middle part of a shadow.

• The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow.

• The umbra is the reflection of a shadow.

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In which part of the shadow does a total solar eclipse occur?

• umbra

• penumbra

• antumbra

• partial shadow

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