This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What happens during a partial lunar eclipse? a. Earth only partially enters the penumbra. b. The ... (Read 56 times)

james0929

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 27, 2018
What happens during a partial lunar eclipse?
 
  a. Earth only partially enters the penumbra.
 b. The Sun only partially enters the umbra.
 c. The Moon only partially enters the penumbra.
  d. Earth only partially enters the umbra.
 e. The Moon only partially enters the umbra.

Question 2

Why can't the Moon always pass through the center of the umbra?
 
  a. The Moon's rotation is slightly faster than its revolution around Earth.
  b. The Moon's orbit is inclined by 5 degrees to the plane of Earth's orbit.
  c. The Moon's synodic cycle changes a few minutes per cycle.
 d. The Moon's orbit changes with the seasons.
 e. The Moon is not in its full moon lunar phase.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bpool94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

b


james0929

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

The greenhouse effect: heat trapping by earth's atmosphere. The greenhouse effect: heat trapping by earth's atmosphere.
Mosaic image of the lunar south pole of the Moon Mosaic image of the lunar south pole of the Moon
The Geometry of a Total Solar Eclipse The Geometry of a Total Solar Eclipse
A Microscopic Lunar Crater A Microscopic Lunar Crater
Partial map of the T4 genome Partial map of the T4 genome
Geothermal energy and powers Earth’s systems Geothermal energy and powers Earth’s systems
Video: Cardiac Cycle (Part 2 of 4)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library