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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is located between the Sun and the moon. True or False?
During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is located between the Sun and the moon. True or False?
True
The moon's orbit around the Earth is parallel to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. True or False?
The moon's orbit around the Earth is parallel to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. True or False?
False
The moon passes directly into the shadow of the Earth during a full moon phase. True or False?
The moon passes directly into the shadow of the Earth during a full moon phase. True or False?
True
An eclipse occurs when the moon partially passes into the Earth's shadow. True or False?
An eclipse occurs when the moon partially passes into the Earth's shadow. True or False?
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A total lunar eclipse occurred on 11/14/1439 AH, and it lasted about 103 minutes.
A total lunar eclipse occurred on 11/14/1439 AH, and it lasted about 103 minutes.
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Solar eclipses occur when the Earth passes through the moon's shadow.
Solar eclipses occur when the Earth passes through the moon's shadow.
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For a total eclipse to occur, the moon must be in its full phase.
For a total eclipse to occur, the moon must be in its full phase.
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During a total solar eclipse, the sun is completely blocked by the moon.
During a total solar eclipse, the sun is completely blocked by the moon.
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A total solar eclipse lasts for a long time and can be seen from many areas.
A total solar eclipse lasts for a long time and can be seen from many areas.
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The moon's shadow covers a large area during a total solar eclipse.
The moon's shadow covers a large area during a total solar eclipse.
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People in all regions can view a total solar eclipse in the same way.
People in all regions can view a total solar eclipse in the same way.
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The Earth, the Sun, and the Moon always fall on a straight line during a solar eclipse.
The Earth, the Sun, and the Moon always fall on a straight line during a solar eclipse.
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It is safe to look directly at the sun during a total solar eclipse.
It is safe to look directly at the sun during a total solar eclipse.
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The Al-Biruni Observatory in Mecca observed the total lunar eclipse using advanced telescopes and astronomical equipment.
The Al-Biruni Observatory in Mecca observed the total lunar eclipse using advanced telescopes and astronomical equipment.
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