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Solar and Lunar Eclipses
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Classify the following events as either a Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, or neither: 1) The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun; 2) The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon; 3) A full moon occurs without any shadowing; 4) The Moon is in the Earth's shadow during a full moon.

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A

Solar Eclipse

B

Lunar Eclipse

C

Neither

D

Both Solar and Lunar Eclipse

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Answer

The first event is a solar eclipse, because the Moon moves between Earth and Sun, blocking part or all of the Sun’s light. The second event is a lunar eclipse, as the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon when it is on the opposite side of Earth. The third event is neither eclipse nor shadowing; a full moon simply means the Moon is opposite the Sun, but no shadow is involved. The fourth event is also a lunar eclipse, occurring when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow during a full moon. For example, on October 14, 2023, the Moon entered Earth’s umbra, producing a total lunar eclipse visible from many parts of the world.

Detailed Explanation

A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. Other options are incorrect because Option A says solar eclipse; Option C says neither.

Key Concepts

Eclipses
Moon Phases
Celestial Mechanics
Topic

Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Difficulty

easy level question

Cognitive Level

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