An ______ occurs when the moon's shadow covers part of Earth or when Earth's shadow covers part of the moon.

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The question is asking about the phenomenon that occurs when the moon's shadow covers part of the Earth or when the Earth's shadow covers part of the moon. It refers to two astronomical events related to the positioning of the Earth, moon, and sun.

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eclipse

The final answer is 'eclipse'.

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The final answer is 'eclipse'.

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An eclipse is when either the Moon's shadow covers Earth, resulting in a solar eclipse, or Earth's shadow covers the Moon, resulting in a lunar eclipse.

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