Solar Eclipse Flashcards

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sun, moon, and earth are alinged

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syzygy

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the observer is within the umbral shadow

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Total solar eclipse

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the sun appears completely obstructed by the moon

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Total solar eclipse

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the observer is within the penumbral shadow

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Partial Solar eclipse

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the sun is partially obstructed by the moon

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Partial solar eclipse

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the observer is within the antumbral shadow

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Annular solar eclipse

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the sun appears as a ring

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Annular solar eclipse

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