Which eclipse is known when the Moon travels through the faint penumbral portion of the Earths shadow.?

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Solution

The correct option is C Penumbral
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. Penumbral eclipse happens when Moon passes through the penumbra.

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