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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the Moon looks slightly smaller than the Sun and cannot cover it completely?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the Moon looks slightly smaller than the Sun and cannot cover it completely?
- Penumbra phenomenon
- Partial solar eclipse
- Total solar eclipse
- Annular eclipse (correct)
When does a total eclipse of the Sun occur?
When does a total eclipse of the Sun occur?
- When the Moon is somewhat nearer than its average distance (correct)
- When the Earth is closest to the Sun
- When the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth
- When there is a penumbral shadow cast
What happens during a partial solar eclipse?
What happens during a partial solar eclipse?
- There is a ring of light around the Moon
- The Moon completely covers the Sun
- Only a part of the Sun is eclipsed by the Moon (correct)
- The Sun completely hides behind the Moon
Where does the darkest shadow of the Moon intersect the ground during a total solar eclipse?
Where does the darkest shadow of the Moon intersect the ground during a total solar eclipse?
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What do observers within the penumbra region witness during a total solar eclipse?
What do observers within the penumbra region witness during a total solar eclipse?
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What determines whether an eclipse of the Sun will be total or annular?
What determines whether an eclipse of the Sun will be total or annular?
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