What is a lunar eclipse?

Lunar Eclipses and Their Effects

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the moon passes through Earth's shadow
When the sun passes through Earth's shadow
When Earth passes through the moon's shadow
When the moon passes through the sun's shadow
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why don't lunar eclipses occur every month?
The moon's orbit is circular
The moon's orbit is tilted relative to Earth's orbit
The Earth's orbit is circular
The sun's orbit is tilted
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason lunar eclipses are rare?
The sun's orbit is elliptical
The moon's orbit is elliptical
The moon's orbit is tilted
The Earth's orbit is tilted
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do lunar eclipses typically occur each year?
Once a year
Once a month
Every two years
Twice a year
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the umbra?
The outer shadow of the Earth
The shadow of the moon
The central part of Earth's shadow
The shadow of the sun
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the moon as it enters the umbra?
It darkens dramatically
It brightens
It disappears
It changes color to blue
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the moon appear red during a lunar eclipse?
Because of Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight
Due to the moon's rotation
Due to the moon's surface
Because of the sun's reflection
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