Eclipse

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Eclipse: Overview

This topic explains concepts such as Eclipse, Solar Eclipse, Total Solar Eclipse, Precaution while Observing Solar Eclipse, etc.

Important Questions on Eclipse

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Solar eclipse takes place on every new moon day.

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A lunar eclipse occurs in every full moon night.

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A _____ eclipse occurs when the earth is in between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow onto the moon.

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During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

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What is the diamond ring phenomenon?

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The phenomenon diamond ring is observed

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 The _____ effect occurs at the beginning and end of totality during a total solar eclipse.

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Diamond rings occur in which type of solar eclipse?

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Why should you not look directly at a solar eclipse?

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What precautions should we take while observing a solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the _____ of the moon's shadow touches a region on the surface of the earth. 

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The moon's_____ causes a total solar eclipse.

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Total solar eclipse occurs when the _____ of the moon's shadow touches a region on the surface of the Earth. 

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the new Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and blocks out the Sun.

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During Solar eclipse shadow of _____ falls on the Earth.

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At which phase of the moon do solar eclipses occur?

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_____ eclipse occurs on new moon day.

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Solar eclipses happen when Earth blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

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Eclipses are the examples of

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Can we see the Moon during total lunar eclipse?