What is the darkest, most central part of a shadow called?
the umbra
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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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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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Anytime the moon is in Earth's shadow and cannot be seen from Earth, it is called this.
lunar eclipse
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BONUS: What is Mrs. Lockwood's favorite type of flower?
daisies
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When the moon appears completely round and lit up from our view on Earth, it is in which phase?
full
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What is shown in this picture?
an annular solar eclipse
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When the moon has a small and thin shape, it is called this.
a crescent
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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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What is the definition of an eclipse?
When the shadow of one celestial body falls on another