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What phenomenon occurs when the moon is directly in the shadow of the Earth?
Total eclipse
Why does a lunar eclipse occur?
The moon passes directly in the shadow of the Earth during the full moon phase.
When does a partial eclipse occur?
When the moon partially passes into the Earth's shadow
What causes a lunar eclipse to take place?
Sun's rays being blocked from the moon by the Earth
What is required for a solar eclipse to be total?
The moon must be between the sun and the observer's position
What is the duration of a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century?
103 minutes
Where can a total lunar eclipse in the twenty-first century be seen?
In Saudi Arabia and other countries
What equipment was used to observe the eclipse at the Al-Biruni Observatory in Mecca?
Advanced telescopes and astronomical equipment
What is unique about a total solar eclipse?
It is only visible in specific areas
Why should the sun not be looked at directly during a total solar eclipse?
Because the sun's rays are strong
In what phase must the moon be for a solar eclipse to occur?
New moon
Why was the 11/14/1439 AH lunar eclipse called the eclipse of the century?
Because it was a rare occurrence
"The Earth, the Sun, and the Moon often do not fall on a straight line" - Why is this mentioned in relation to solar eclipses?
"To explain why solar eclipses are not visible everywhere"
What should be located between the sun and the observer's position for a solar eclipse to be total?
The moon's shadow
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