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During a total lunar eclipse, where is the Moon located?

a. in the umbra
b. in the penumbra
c. between the Sun and Earth
d. between the umbra and penumbra

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Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

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During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon located in the umbra. The answer is letter A. For a total lunar eclipse to occur, the Sun, Earth and Moon must be aligned in a straight line. The Earth’s umbra complete covers the Moon. The earth’s umbra is about 870,000 miles wide.

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