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Astronomy · L2 · Umbra, Penumbra, and Eclipse Type

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How standing in different parts of a shadow, or the Moon's distance, changes the eclipse you see.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
Where is the observerrelative to the Moons shadow?🌑 Total solar eclipse🌗 Partial solar eclipseWas the Moon close enoughto fully cover the Sun?⚫ Full totality💍 Annular eclipse (ring of light)Inside the umbraInside the penumbraYesNo, Moon too far

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