During a lunar eclipse, what is the penumbra? (1 point)
O It is the part of Earth's shadow where the sun is completely blocked.
O It is the part of the moon's shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.
It is the part of Earth's shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.
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It is the part of the moon's shadow where the sun is completely blocked
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The penumbra during a lunar eclipse is the part of the moon's shadow where the sun is only partially blocked.
When do total lunar eclipses occur? (1 point)
O
infrequently during the new moon
O
every month during the full moon
O
every month during the new moon
O infrequently during the full moon
O
infrequently during the new moon
O
every month during the full moon
O
every month during the new moon
O infrequently during the full moon
Total lunar eclipses occur infrequently during the full moon.
What does it mean to be in the path of totality? (1 point)
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You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon's shadow.
o
You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse.
O
You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse.
O
You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon's shadow.
O
You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon's shadow.
o
You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse.
O
You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse.
O
You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon's shadow.
To be in the path of totality means that you are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon's shadow.