What is a lunar eclipse and how often does it occur?
NASA | LRO's Diviner Takes the Moon's Temperature During Dec. 10, 2011 Eclipse

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A phenomenon where the sun is blocked by the moon
A change in the moon's appearance due to Earth's shadow, occurring at least twice a year
A solar event occurring once a year
A rare event that happens every decade
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From the moon's perspective, what does a lunar eclipse look like?
A total blackout
A lunar eclipse
A solar eclipse with Earth blocking the sun
A meteor shower
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What unique opportunity does a lunar eclipse provide to scientists?
Observing the Earth's atmosphere
Measuring the distance between Earth and the moon
Studying the sun's surface
Studying the moon's surface during a large-scale lights out
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How does the Diviner instrument help scientists during a lunar eclipse?
By analyzing the Earth's shadow
By measuring the moon's temperature at high resolution
By sending astronauts to the moon
By capturing images of the moon
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What can scientists infer from the temperature measurements taken by the Diviner instrument?
The distance of the moon from Earth
The size and density of moon rocks
The age of the moon
The color of the moon's surface
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