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What causes a lunar eclipse?

When the moon moves into the shadow of a planet

When Earth moves between the sun and the moon (correct)

When the sun moves between Earth and the moon

When the moon moves between Earth and the sun

Why can a lunar eclipse only occur when the moon is full?

Because the full moon orbits closer to Earth

Because Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon (correct)

Because the full moon is brighter than other moon phases

Because the moon's shadow falls on Earth during a full moon

What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth?

Partial lunar eclipse

Annular solar eclipse

Penumbral lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse (correct)

Why does some sunlight reach the moon during a total lunar eclipse?

Earth's shadow is not completely covering the moon Signup and view all the answers

How does a partial lunar eclipse differ from a total lunar eclipse?

Partial eclipses involve only a portion of the moon in Earth's shadow Signup and view all the answers

When can a lunar eclipse be seen from Earth?

During nighttime Signup and view all the answers

What causes the moon to appear red to people on Earth?

Earth's atmosphere filtering out blue light Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

The moon blocks the entire view of the sun Signup and view all the answers

How often do total lunar eclipses occur compared to partial lunar eclipses?

Partial lunar eclipses are more common Signup and view all the answers

What creates the ring around the moon during an annular solar eclipse?

The moon appearing smaller due to distance Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the moon moves between the sun and Earth?

A solar eclipse happens Signup and view all the answers

What determines what people see during a partial lunar eclipse from Earth?

Alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What causes a lunar eclipse?

Why can a lunar eclipse only occur when the moon is full?

What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth?

Why does some sunlight reach the moon during a total lunar eclipse?

How does a partial lunar eclipse differ from a total lunar eclipse?

When can a lunar eclipse be seen from Earth?

What causes the moon to appear red to people on Earth?

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

How often do total lunar eclipses occur compared to partial lunar eclipses?

What creates the ring around the moon during an annular solar eclipse?

What happens when the moon moves between the sun and Earth?

What determines what people see during a partial lunar eclipse from Earth?

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