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    Lunar eclipses can only take place at full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through a part of the shadow of Earth. An estimated 35 percent of all eclipses are of the penumbral type, 30 percent are partial eclipses, and the balance of 35 percent or so are total eclipses. In a total lunar eclipse, however, Earth prevents the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, and the Moon as a whole passes through Earth's umbral shadow.

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    Lunar Eclipse Comprehension

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    Lunar eclipses can only take place at full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through a part of the shadow of Earth. An estimated 35 percent of all eclipses are of the penumbral type, 30 percent are partial eclipses, and the balance of 35 percent or so are total eclipses. In a total lunar eclipse, however, Earth prevents the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, and the Moon as a whole passes through Earth's umbral shadow.

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    The Nature of Lunar Eclipses

    Diunggah oleh

    Luis Markovic
    Lunar eclipses can only take place at full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through a part of the shadow of Earth. An estimated 35 percent of all eclipses are of the penumbral type, 30 percent are partial eclipses, and the balance of 35 percent or so are total eclipses. In a total lunar eclipse, however, Earth prevents the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, and the Moon as a whole passes through Earth's umbral shadow.

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    A lunar eclipse can only take place at full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through a part of the
    shadow of Earth. This shadow consists of two cone-shaped components, one embedded inside the
    other. The outer shadow or penumbra is a zone where Earth prevents part, but not all, of the Sun's
    rays from reaching the Moon. On the other hand, the inner shadow or umbra is a region where
    Earth prevents all direct sunlight from reaching the Moon.

    Three basic types of lunar eclipses are recognised by astronomers: the penumbral lunar eclipse,
    the partial lunar eclipse, and the total lunar eclipse. In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon passes
    through Earth's penumbral shadow; this event is only of academic interest since they are subtle
    and somewhat difficult to observe. In a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the Moon passes
    through Earth's umbral shadow; this event is easy to see, even with the unaided eye.

    In a total lunar eclipse, however, Earth prevents the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, and the
    Moon as a whole passes through Earth's umbral shadow. For this reason, astronauts on the Moon
    would be able to see the Earth eclipsing the Sun. They would witness a bright red ring around
    Earth as they watch all the sunrises and sunsets happening simultaneously around Earth!

    During the time that the Moon remains completely within Earth's umbral shadow, indirect sunlight
    still manages to reach and illuminate it. This sunlight must first pass deep through the Earth's
    atmosphere, however, causing most of the blue coloured light to be filtered out. Whatever light
    remains would be deep red or orange in colour, and would be much dimmer than pure white
    sunlight. A small fraction of this light reaches and illuminates the Moon because Earth's
    atmosphere also bends or refracts some of this light.

    When there is an eclipse of the Moon, everyone on the night side of Earth can see the
    phenomenon. An estimated 35 percent of all eclipses are of the penumbral type, 30 percent are
    partial eclipses, and the balance of 35 percent or so are total eclipses.

    1) What is the best title for the passage?


    (A) The Movement of the Planets
    (B) The Earth and the Moon
    (C) The Events Leading to a Full Moon
    (D) The Nature of Lunar Eclipses

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    2) The word subtle in line 8 is closest in meaning to


    (A) faint
    (B) thin
    (C) quiet
    (D) soft

    Answer:

    3) A lunar eclipse can only happen when


    (A) the Sun is up
    (B) the Moon is full
    (C) there's not much smog
    (D) there's a rainbow

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    4) According to the passage, during a lunar eclipse, the Moon moves through which of the
    following?
    (A) the Sun's halo
    (B) Earth's atmosphere
    (C) Earth's shadow
    (D) the Sun's shadow

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    5) The word eclipsing in line 13 is closest in meaning to


    (A) encircling
    (B) approaching
    (C) lighting
    (D) covering

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    6) The word simultaneously in line 14 could best be replaced by which of the following?
    (A) all the same
    (B) all in all
    (C) all at once
    (D) all the time

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    7) Which of the following generalisations about lunar eclipses can best be drawn from the
    passage?
    (A) They are a stunning display of light and shadow.
    (B) They occur at regular intervals during the year.
    (C) They involve only Earth and the Moon.
    (D) They profoundly affect living things on Earth.

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    8) As the lunar eclipse approaches totality, the Moon appears to


    (A) become redder
    (B) shrink smaller
    (C) be fully circular
    (D) be dimly lighted

    Answer:

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