Phases of the Moon, solar/lunar eclipses, occultations, transits and ocean tides.
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Q1 · Lunar Phases, Eclipses and Tides · MEDIUM
During a total lunar eclipse, an observer on the Moon would see the Earth blocking the Sun. What percentage of the Earth's disc would appear illuminated by refracted sunlight through Earth's atmosphere during totality?
Q2 · Lunar Phases, Eclipses and Tides · EASY
The Moon completes one orbit around Earth in approximately 27.3 days (sidereal month). Why is the time between successive Full Moons approximately 29.5 days?
Q3 · Lunar Phases, Eclipses and Tides · EASY
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. If the eclipse occurs when the Moon is at perigee (closest to Earth), which statement is correct?