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During a solar eclipse, what happens?
During a solar eclipse, what happens?
- The Earth moves between the moon and the sun, blocking out the sun's rays
- The moon moves between the sun and the Earth, blocking out the sun's rays (correct)
- The moon disappears completely from the sky
- The sun disappears completely from the sky
How long does it take for the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
How long does it take for the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
- 24 hours
- 365 days and 6 hours
- 27.322 days (correct)
- 30 days
What is the elliptical path that Earth travels around the sun called?
What is the elliptical path that Earth travels around the sun called?
- Eclipse
- Revolution
- Orbit (correct)
- Pathway
During a partial lunar eclipse, what can you see?
During a partial lunar eclipse, what can you see?
What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?
What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the center of the sun, but its disk isn’t big enough to cover the entire disk of the sun?
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the center of the sun, but its disk isn’t big enough to cover the entire disk of the sun?
What type of eclipse occurs when some parts of the Earth witness an annular solar eclipse, while other parts see a total solar eclipse?
What type of eclipse occurs when some parts of the Earth witness an annular solar eclipse, while other parts see a total solar eclipse?
During an eclipse, an astronomical object is temporarily obscured by passing into the shadow of another body. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
During an eclipse, an astronomical object is temporarily obscured by passing into the shadow of another body. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow?
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow?
Why don't eclipses happen every month?
Why don't eclipses happen every month?
What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a calendar year between 1901 and 2100, excluding penumbral lunar eclipses?
What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a calendar year between 1901 and 2100, excluding penumbral lunar eclipses?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
How long can a total solar eclipse last under the most favorable circumstances?
How long can a total solar eclipse last under the most favorable circumstances?
When can a lunar eclipse occur?
When can a lunar eclipse occur?
During a solar eclipse, what happens?
During a solar eclipse, what happens?
What is the umbra?
What is the umbra?
What is the antumbra?
What is the antumbra?
What is the penumbra?
What is the penumbra?
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface?
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
During an eclipse, an astronomical object is temporarily obscured by passing into the shadow of another body. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
During an eclipse, an astronomical object is temporarily obscured by passing into the shadow of another body. What is this alignment of three celestial objects called?
What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a calendar year between 1901 and 2100, excluding penumbral lunar eclipses?
What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a calendar year between 1901 and 2100, excluding penumbral lunar eclipses?
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow?
What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
What determines the type of solar eclipse event observed from Earth?
During a lunar eclipse, which parts of the shadow are applicable?
During a lunar eclipse, which parts of the shadow are applicable?
What is the length (L) of the umbral cone-shaped shadow during a lunar eclipse?
What is the length (L) of the umbral cone-shaped shadow during a lunar eclipse?
What is the average length (L) of the umbral cone-shaped shadow of Earth during a lunar eclipse?
What is the average length (L) of the umbral cone-shaped shadow of Earth during a lunar eclipse?
What is the approximate speed at which the shadow cast during an eclipse moves on Earth?
What is the approximate speed at which the shadow cast during an eclipse moves on Earth?
