Which position would the Moon be in during an eclipse of the Moon?
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A
No. In this position, the Moon would not be in the Earth's shadow. -
B
No. In this position, the Moon would not be in the Earth's shadow. -
C
No. In this position, the Moon would not be in the Earth's shadow. -
D
Yes. In this position, the Moon could be in the Earth's shadow. It does not always pass through the shadow, so we don't have an eclipse every month, but when it does, it will be in this position.
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Florida
SC.4.E.5.2 Describe the changes in the observable shape of the moon over the course of about a month.
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Utah
UT.3.I.1.b Explain that the sun is the source of light that lights the moon.
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UT.6.I.1.a Describe changes in the appearance of the moon during a month.
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NGSS
MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
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