Question

What does it mean to be in the path of totality? A. You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse. B. You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow. C. You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse. D. You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is OPTION "D"!

Explanation: The track of the Moon's shadow across Earth's surface is called the Path of Totality. This path is typically 16,000 kilometers (about 10,000 miles) long but only 160 kilometers (100 miles) or so wide. In order to see the Sun totally eclipsed by the Moon, you must be in the path of totality.

Answer 2

The path of a total eclipse that is swept out by the umbra shadow of the moon on the earth. The umbra is the dark center portion of a shadow. The Moon's umbra causes total solar eclipses, and the Earth's umbra is involved in total and partial lunar eclipses.

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