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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 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 phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase.

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What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs during the Full Moon phase.

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What alignment of celestial bodies causes a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun.

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What alignment of celestial bodies causes a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the moon.

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What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?

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In a total solar eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the moon; in a partial solar eclipse, only part of the Sun is obscured.

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What is the umbra in an eclipse?

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The umbra is the darkest part of the shadow cast during an eclipse, where a total eclipse can be observed.

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What is the penumbra in an eclipse?

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The penumbra is the lighter part of the shadow during an eclipse, where a partial eclipse can be observed.

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Can a solar eclipse be seen from anywhere on Earth?

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No, a solar eclipse can only be seen from specific areas on Earth where the moon's shadow falls.