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State whether the given statement is True or False :
A partial lunar eclipse can be observed when only part of the Moon's visible surface is obscured by the Earth's umbra.
State whether the given statement is True or False :
A partial lunar eclipse can be observed when only part of the Moon's visible surface is obscured by the Earth's umbra.
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The correct option is A True
Earth cast a shadow on the Moon in a lunar eclipse. Earth's shadow are of 2 types: umbra and penumbra. The darkest or the total shadow is the umbra while the partial shadow is the penumbra. Partial lunar eclipse occurs when a part of the Moon is in the umbra region.
Earth cast a shadow on the Moon in a lunar eclipse. Earth's shadow are of 2 types: umbra and penumbra. The darkest or the total shadow is the umbra while the partial shadow is the penumbra. Partial lunar eclipse occurs when a part of the Moon is in the umbra region.
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