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Eclipse Expert
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Eclipse Expert

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Questions and Answers

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?

  • Lunar eclipse
  • Partial eclipse
  • Solar eclipse (correct)
  • Annular eclipse
  • During which phase of the Moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

  • First Quarter
  • Third Quarter
  • New Moon
  • Full Moon (correct)
  • What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to the Earth?

  • Perigee (correct)
  • Apogee
  • Aphelion
  • Perihelion
  • Study Notes

    Eclipse Types

    • A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

    Lunar Eclipses

    • Lunar eclipses can occur during the full Moon phase.

    Moon's Orbit

    • The term "perigee" refers to the point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to the Earth.

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    Test your knowledge about eclipses with this educational and fun quiz! Learn about the different types of eclipses and the fascinating mechanisms behind them. Discover which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light, identify the phase of the Moon during a lunar eclipse, and find out the term for the Moon's closest point to Earth. Challenge yourself and become an eclipse expert!

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