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Which celestial event occurs when a new moon moves between the Earth and the sun?

  • Comet sighting
  • Solar eclipse (correct)
  • Lunar eclipse
  • Meteor shower

    • What is the size relationship between the sun and the moon?

  • The sun is 400 times smaller than the moon
  • The sun is 400 times wider than the moon (correct)
  • The sun and the moon are the same size
  • The size of the sun and the moon varies

    • Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

  • The moon's orbit is tilted in relation to the Earth (correct)
  • The Earth and moon have unpredictable orbits
  • The sun's rays are too strong to be blocked by the moon
  • Eclipses only occur during certain seasons

    • What are the two types of shadows that the moon casts on Earth during a solar eclipse?

    <p>Umbra and penumbra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solar eclipse can only be seen if you're standing within the umbral shadow?

    <p>Total eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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