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phases and eclipse
Term | Definition |
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Lunar Eclipse | occurs at a full moon when earth is directly between the moon and the sun. |
Umbra | The darkest part of moons shadow |
Phases | The different shapes of the moon you see from earth |
Eclipse | When an object in spaces comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that |
Penumbra | The larger part of moons shadow the umbra |
Solar Eclipse | occurs when the moon passes directly between earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from earth. The moon's shadow then hits earth |