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18.2 Solar eclipses

18.2 Solar eclipses. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth. 18.2 Solar eclipses. A total solar eclipse is caused by the Moon’s shadow blocking out the Sun. The Sun is completely blocked by the Moon’s shadow for about two or three minutes. Lunar eclipses.

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18.2 Solar eclipses

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  1. 18.2 Solar eclipses • A solar eclipseoccurs when the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth.

  2. 18.2 Solar eclipses • A total solar eclipse is caused by the Moon’s shadow blocking out the Sun. • The Sun is completely blocked by the Moon’s shadow for about two or three minutes.

  3. Lunar eclipses • A lunar eclipseoccurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. • Because of its tilted orbit, in most months, Earth’s shadow does not block the sunlight from hitting the Moon.

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