If you are standing in the moon's penumbra when a solar eclipse occurs, would you experience a total or partial solar eclipse?
Partial
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What causes the moon to shine?
It reflects light from the sun.
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Double points!
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Win 25 points!
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Lose 10 points!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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Other team loses 25 points!
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Give 25 points!
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How long is a "day" on the moon?
One month on Earth
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True or False: We always see the same side of the moon.
True
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What is the difference between a total lunar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse?
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon, sun, and Earth are in line. During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon, sun, and Earth are not perfectly in line.
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If you are standing in the moon's umbra when a solar eclipse occurs, would you experience a total or partial solar eclipse?
Total
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How does the moon move in space?
It rotates on its axis and revolves around the Earth.
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What happens during a lunar eclipse?
It occurs at a full moon when Earth is directly between the moon and the sun. Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
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Are you more likely to see a total lunar eclipse or a partial lunar eclipse?