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What phenomenon occurs when the moon is directly in the shadow of the Earth?
What phenomenon occurs when the moon is directly in the shadow of the Earth?
- Solar eclipse
- Partial eclipse
- Lunar eclipse
- Total eclipse (correct)
Why does a lunar eclipse occur?
Why does a lunar eclipse occur?
- The moon is in a position directly above or below the Earth's orbit.
- The moon's orbit intersects with the Earth's orbit twice during one month.
- The moon's orbit is slightly tilted about the Earth's orbit.
- The moon passes directly in the shadow of the Earth during the full moon phase. (correct)
When does a partial eclipse occur?
When does a partial eclipse occur?
- During a full moon phase
- When the moon's orbit intersects with the Earth's orbit
- When the moon is directly in the shadow of the Earth
- When the moon partially passes into the Earth's shadow (correct)
What causes a lunar eclipse to take place?
What causes a lunar eclipse to take place?
What is required for a solar eclipse to be total?
What is required for a solar eclipse to be total?
What is the duration of a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century?
What is the duration of a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century?
Where can a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century be seen?
Where can a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century be seen?
What equipment was used to observe the eclipse at the Al-Biruni Observatory in Mecca?
What equipment was used to observe the eclipse at the Al-Biruni Observatory in Mecca?
What is unique about a total solar eclipse?
What is unique about a total solar eclipse?
Why should the sun not be looked at directly during a total solar eclipse?
Why should the sun not be looked at directly during a total solar eclipse?
In what phase must the moon be for a solar eclipse to occur?
In what phase must the moon be for a solar eclipse to occur?
Why was the 11/14/1439 AH lunar eclipse called the eclipse of the century?
Why was the 11/14/1439 AH lunar eclipse called the eclipse of the century?
"The Earth, the Sun, and the Moon often do not fall on a straight line" - Why is this mentioned in relation to solar eclipses?
"The Earth, the Sun, and the Moon often do not fall on a straight line" - Why is this mentioned in relation to solar eclipses?
What should be located between the sun and the observer's position for a solar eclipse to be total?
What should be located between the sun and the observer's position for a solar eclipse to be total?
