What occurs when a place on Earth falls into the umbra portion of the moon's shadow blocking the view of the sun, so that only a ring of light can be seen?
total solar eclipse
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What is shown in this picture?
a penumbral lunar eclipse
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Approximately how many days does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?
28
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What word is used to describe the moon appearing to become smaller?
waning
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What occurs when a place on Earth falls into the penumbra portion of the moonâs shadow, blocking the view of the sun?
partial solar eclipse
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What is shown in this picture?
a total lunar eclipse
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What word is used to describe the moon appearing to become larger?
waxing
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What is the darkest, most central part of a shadow called?
the umbra
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BONUS: What instrument did Mrs. Lockwood play in middle and high school?
the violin
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During a solar eclipse, what is the order of the three celestial bodies that are involved, starting with the sun?
Sun, moon, Earth
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Anytime the view of the sun is blocked from Earth, it is called this.
solar eclipse
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When the moon has a small and thin shape, it is called this.