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cagreen833

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An eclipse of the Moon (lunar eclipse) as seen from Earth, happens when
 
  a. the hot luminous Moon suddenly cools and stops emitting light.
  b. the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun.
  c. the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
  d. the Moon is 90 degrees from the direction of the Sun.

Question 2

The vernal equinox is the point on the sky where the Sun crosses the ____________ going north and east.
 
  a. north celestial pole
  b. south celestial pole
  c. celestial equator
  d. horizon


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AngeliqueG

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

c

Answer to Question 2

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cagreen833

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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