When the moon has a wide, but not circular shape, it is called this.
gibbous
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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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Anytime the moon is in Earth's shadow and cannot be seen from Earth, it is called this.
lunar eclipse
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Approximately how long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 days (technically 365 1/4)
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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 is shown in this picture?
a partial solar eclipse
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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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Approximately how long does it take for the Earth to rotate around itself?
24 hours
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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 is the definition of an eclipse?
When the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
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What is shown in this picture?
an annular solar eclipse
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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?