Solar Eclipse

an occurrence during which the Moon's shadow appears on Earth's surface

• equinox

• solstice

• umbra

• solar eclipse

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the lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked

• umbra

• penumbra

• waxing phase

• equinox

What are eclipses?

• It is when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body, like the Sun.

• It is the process of writing a song.

• It is the action when clouds cover the sun.

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Name two different types of eclipses

• Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse and Human Eclipse.

• Solar Eclipse and Alien Eclipse.

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What must happen for a total solar eclipse to occur?

• The Moon must be at its furthest point from Earth.

• The Moon must be between the Sun and Earth, completely covering the Sun.

• The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun must be at its closest point to the Earth.

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

• A total solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, but a partial solar eclipse cannot.

• A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun, while a total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun.

• A total solar eclipse lasts longer than a partial solar eclipse.

• A partial solar eclipse happens more frequently than a total solar eclipse.

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What is the correct order of phases during a solar eclipse?

• Partial eclipse, total eclipse, penumbral eclipse

• Total eclipse, partial eclipse, penumbral eclipse

• Penumbral eclipse, partial eclipse, total eclipse

• Partial eclipse, penumbral eclipse, total eclipse

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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.

• The sun doesn't come out during the day. 

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What is the correct sequence during a solar eclipse?

• sun, earth, moon

• earth, sun, moon

• sun, moon, earth

• moon, earth, sun

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.

• Total

• Umbra

• Penumbra

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