What occurs when a place on Earth falls into the penumbra portion of the moonโs shadow, blocking the view of the sun?
partial solar eclipse
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What is shown in this picture?
a partial solar eclipse
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What occurs when the moon falls into the umbra of the Earthโs shadow, blocking the view of the moon?
total lunar eclipse
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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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BONUS: What is Mrs. Lockwood's favorite fruit?
strawberries
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During which two phases does the moon appear to be half lit up and half dark from Earth?
the 1st and 3rd quarters
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What occurs when a place on Earth falls into the umbra portion of the moonโs shadow, blocking the view of the sun, BUT the moon is farther from the Earth, so the moonโs shadow does not block out the entire sun?
annular solar eclipse
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What is shown in this picture?
a total solar eclipse
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During a lunar eclipse, what is the order of the three celestial bodies that are involved, starting with the sun?
Sun, Earth, moon
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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 the lighter, outside ring of a shadow called?
the penumbra
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BONUS: What is Mrs. Lockwood's favorite type of flower?