Reading Comprehension: Lunar and Solar Eclipses

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A solar eclipse happens when the moon gets in the way of the sun's light and casts its shadow on Earth.

During a total eclipse, the moon moves over the sun, blocking its light and causing darkness.

A total solar eclipse happens about every year and a half somewhere on Earth.

A partial solar eclipse is when the moon doesn't completely cover the sun. Signup and view all the answers

A partial solar eclipse happens at least twice a year somewhere on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Solar eclipse (D) Signup and view all the answers

About every year and a half (B) Signup and view all the answers

The moon doesn't completely cover the sun (B) Signup and view all the answers

Moon moves over the sun, blocking its light (D) Signup and view all the answers

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

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An eclipse occurs when a planet or moon obstructs the sun's light.
There are two types of eclipses that can be experienced on Earth: solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.

A solar eclipse happens when the moon gets in the way of the sun's light, casting its shadow on Earth.
During a solar eclipse, the moon moves over the sun, causing darkness during the day.
A total solar eclipse occurs about every year and a half somewhere on Earth.
A partial solar eclipse, where the moon doesn't completely cover the sun, happens at least twice a year somewhere on Earth.