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When the Moon assumes its characteristic thin crescent shape, the position of the Sun is
 
  A) almost directly behind the Earth, so Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.
  B) almost directly in back of the Moon.
  C) at right angles to the line between the Moon and Earth.

Question 2

Why should one not stare at the Sun during a partial eclipse?
 
  A) Because, whether there is an eclipse or not, the Sun's intense radiation can easily damage our eyes.
  B) Because the eclipse event itself creates a lensing effect, which greatly magnifies and intensifies the Suns rays.
  C) Because Sunspots, which are excited by the eclipse event, can easily erupt during the eclipse.
  D) Because Ultraviolet radiation is intensified during the event.
  E) Because coronas and corneas are always a bad mix.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: A





 

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