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What is the correct sequence of events during a lunar eclipse, from the Moon entering the Earth's shadow to the end of the eclipse?
The Moon first enters the penumbra, where it starts to look slightly darker. Other options are incorrect because This answer flips the order; It start...
Which of the following statements accurately describe the phases of a lunar eclipse? Select all that apply.
When the Moon moves into Earth's umbra, it can look red because the Earth's atmosphere bends sunlight, a process called scattering. Other options are ...
During a lunar eclipse, a group of students observes the Moon gradually changing color as it passes through the Earth's shadow. One student thinks that this color change is due to the Moon being illuminated by other stars. Which explanation best describes why the Moon appears red during a lunar eclipse?
When sunlight goes through the Earth's thin air, short blue light is scattered away. Other options are incorrect because Students think stars light th...
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, and when it is completely within the darkest part of the shadow, it is said to be in the _____.
When the Moon reaches the center of Earth's shadow, all sunlight is cut off. Other options are incorrect because The outer region of the shadow still ...
During a lunar eclipse, which phase of the Moon typically corresponds to the Earth casting its umbral shadow on the Moon?
When the moon is opposite the Sun from our point of view, it is fully lit. Other options are incorrect because The New Moon occurs when the moon is be...
During a lunar eclipse, why does the Moon sometimes appear red?
The Earth's atmosphere acts like a filter that blocks most blue light before it reaches the Moon. Other options are incorrect because Some think the M...
During a lunar eclipse, why does the Moon sometimes appear red instead of simply darkening?
The Earth's air bends and spreads out light that comes from the Sun. Other options are incorrect because Some think the Moon can light itself up; It i...
What causes the Moon to appear red during a lunar eclipse?
When Earth sits between the Sun and the Moon, sunlight must travel through Earth's atmosphere before reaching the Moon. Other options are incorrect be...
Earth's shadow on the Moon during a lunar eclipse is to a penumbral shadow as a person's shadow under a tree is to what?
A penumbral shadow is soft and not sharply defined. Other options are incorrect because Many think a penumbral shadow looks sharp like a streetlamp’s ...
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