Question

    On which of the following occasions the lunar eclipse occurs?

    A First quadrature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B New moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Full moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Third quadrature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A lunar eclipse can only occur during a Full Moon and when the Moon passes through all or a portion of Earth's shadow. The outer portion of the shadow cast from Earth is known as the penumbral shadow, which is an area where Earth obstructs only a part of the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

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