Eclipses

The umbra of the Earth's shadow always points:

• towards the Sun.
• directly towards the Moon.
• directly away from the Sun.

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During a partial lunar eclipse, an observer from Earth would see which of the following?

• The Moon covered with part of Earth's shadow.
• The Moon completely covered with Earth's shadow.
• The Moon would appear to be darker and have a red color to it.

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In the following diagram, which letter represents Earth's umbra?

• B
• C
• D
• E

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Why don't we see a lunar eclipse each time there is a full Moon?

• The full Moon is sometimes visible during the day, making a lunar eclipse impossible to see.
• Clouds can interfere with the viewing of a lunar eclipse everytime there is a full Moon.
• The Moon's orbit is slightly tilted around Earth, so the Moon doesn't always pass into Earth's shadow.

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A solar eclipse occurs when:

• the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.
• the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.
• the Sun blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon
• Earth, Sun, Moon
• Sun, Moon, Earth
• Moon, Earth, Sun

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on Earth standing in the Moon's umbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse
• A total lunar eclipse
• A partial solar eclipse
• A partial lunar eclipse

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During a solar eclipse, an observer on Earth standing in the Moon's penumbra would see which of the following?

• A total solar eclipse
• A total lunar eclipse
• A partial solar eclipse
• A partial lunar eclipse

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Identify in this diagram where the penumbra is:

• A
• B
• C
• D

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During what Moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• A full Moon
• A first quarter Moon
• A third quarter Moon
• A new Moon

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