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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 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 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 can see a partial lunar eclipse.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow.

Being in the path of totality means you are located where the full shadow (umbra) of the moon falls during a solar eclipse, allowing you to see a total eclipse.