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Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?
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?
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?
What is the term for the point in the Moon's orbit when it is closest to the Earth?
- Perigee (correct)
- Apogee
- Aphelion
- Perihelion
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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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