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| A solar eclipse can occur only during a _______ moon. |
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| A lunar eclipse can occur only during a __________ moon. |
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| Shadow cones cast by planetary bodies contain two parts of the shadow known as the . . . |
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| The location of the planetary body within the shadow cone determines the type of ____________. |
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| How many days from 1st quarter to 1st quarter? |
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Identify this Eclipse.
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Identify this Eclipse.
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| Identify this Eclipse.[image] |
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Identify this Eclipse.
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Identify this Eclipse.
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| An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is ..... |
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farthest from Earth in its orbit so it appears smaller and cannot completely cover up the sun. |
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| Under what conditions, does a total solar eclipse occur? |
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| A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon is in a new phase, and the Sun, Moon, and Earth are perfectly aligned. The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. |
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| Why don't we see eclipses twice a month? |
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Because the moon's orbit is tilted.
Eclipses only occur when the new moon and the full moon cross over Earth's orbital plane. |
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| About how often do lunar and solar eclipses occur every year? |
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| Lunar and solar eclipses occur in pairs 2 - 3 times a year and 6 months apart. |
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| Since you took the time to use these flashcards, here is a hint for the articles. |
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Solar Wind Article - look up why the solar wind particles can escape the sun's gravity.
Ecllipse Artice - look up the term for outer atmosphere of the sun around the black disk.
Dragons or Demons Article - look up poison dripping from the sky.
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