Question

When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, this is called

A. Either a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse, depending on the distance between the Moon and Earth.
B. A lunar eclipse.
C. A solar eclipse.
D. Either a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse, depending on the face of the Moon

Answer 1

When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, it is called a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse is visible to everyone on the night side of Earth where the Moon is visible, unlike a solar eclipse which occurs when the Moon casts its shadow on Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, this is called a lunar eclipse. This event occurs when the Moon enters the shadow of Earth, making the Moon appear darkened to viewers on the night side of Earth. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is visible wherever the Moon is above the horizon during the eclipse.

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow upon Earth's surface. The geometry of a lunar eclipse demonstrates the size of Earth's shadow and how the Moon moves through the different parts of this shadow.