To see a total solar eclipse, you must be at _____.

Earth's umbra

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Moon's umbra

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Earth's penumbra

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Moon's penumbra

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Solution

The correct option is B Moon's umbra
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves in the front of the Sun as seen from a location on Earth. Only those located in the path of the Moon's full shadow - its umbra, can see a total solar eclipse.

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