When the view of the Sun from Earth is blocked by the Moon.

When the Moon moves into Earth’s shadow.

When Earth or the Moon fully blocks light from the Sun.

When Earth or the Moon partially blocks light from the Sun.

The envelope of gases surrounding Earth or another planet.

The outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere that can be seen during a total solar eclipse

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solar lunar eclipses

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Question	Answer
solar eclipse	When the view of the Sun from Earth is blocked by the Moon.
lunar eclipse	When the Moon moves into Earth’s shadow.
total eclipse	When Earth or the Moon fully blocks light from the Sun.
partial eclipse	When Earth or the Moon partially blocks light from the Sun.
atmosphere	The envelope of gases surrounding Earth or another planet.
corona	The outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere that can be seen during a total solar eclipse