Earth,Moon & Sun Part ll Flashcards
1
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Lunar eclipse
A
Occurs at a full moon when earth is directly between the moon and the sun.
2
Q
Solar eclipse
A
When the moon passes directly between earth, and the Sun-which block sunlight from earth.
3
Q
Penumbra
A
Largest part of the moon’s shadow-partial solar eclipse.
4
Q
Umbra
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Darkest part of the moon’s shadow-total solar eclipse.
5
Q
Eclipse
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When an object in space comes between the sun and the third object that cast a shadow.
6
Q
Phase
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Different shapes of the moon you see from earth.
