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When the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra, it is a: a.Solar eclipse b. Penumbral eclipse c.Total lunar eclipse d Partial eclipse
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When the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra, it is a:

a.Solar eclipse
b. Penumbral eclipse
c.Total lunar eclipse
d Partial eclipse

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B . penumbral eclipse
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Answer: it is B

Explanation: A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra. The penumbra causes a subtle dimming of the lunar surface, which is only visible to the naked eye when about 70% of the Moon's diameter has immersed into Earth's penumbra.

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