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jessicacav

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on: Jul 27, 2018
At what point is the Moon farthest away from Earth?
 
  a. apogee
 b. perigee
 c. umbra
 d. penumbra
 e. prominence

Question 2

What happens during a penumbral lunar eclipse?
 
  a. Earth only partially enters the penumbra.
  b. Earth enters the entire penumbra.
 c. The Moon partially enters the penumbra.
  d. The Moon only partially enters the umbra.
  e. Earth only partially enters the penumbra.


Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


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jessicacav

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks


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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
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