What does it mean to be in a path of totality?

You are on part of earth that is the umbrella of the moon shadow

You are on part of earth that is the penumbra of the moon shadow

You are on part of earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse

You are part of earth that can see a total lunar eclipse

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To be in a path of totality means that you are on part of the Earth that is in the shadow of the Moon during a total solar eclipse. In this region, observers can see the Sun completely covered by the Moon, resulting in a total eclipse.

So, the correct statement is:

You are on part of the Earth that is the umbrella of the moon shadow.