The correct response is: "It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked."
During a lunar eclipse, what is the penumbra?(1 point) Responses It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked. 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 completely blocked. It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked. It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked. It is the part of Earth’s shadow where the sun is only partially blocked. It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked. It is the part of the moon’s shadow where the sun is completely blocked. Skip to navigation page 18 of 18
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When do total lunar eclipses occur?(1 point) Responses every month during the full moon every month during the full moon infrequently during the full moon infrequently during the full moon every month during the new moon every month during the new moon infrequently during the new moon
The correct response is: "infrequently during the full moon." Total lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon, but they do not happen every month.
What does it mean to be in the path of totality?(1 point) Responses You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow. You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow. You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse. You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse. You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow. You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow. You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse.
The correct response is: "You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow." Being in the path of totality refers to the area where a total solar eclipse can be observed, but the closest match for this context relates to the umbra for a lunar eclipse.