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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?

<p>Earth's shadow is not completely covering the moon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Partial eclipses involve only a portion of the moon in Earth's shadow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a lunar eclipse be seen from Earth?

<p>During nighttime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Earth's atmosphere filtering out blue light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

<p>The moon blocks the entire view of the sun (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Partial lunar eclipses are more common (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The moon appearing smaller due to distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A solar eclipse happens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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