The path of the moon's shadow across the earth's surface

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What does it mean to be in the path of totality? A. You are on part of Earth that can see a total lunar eclipse. B. You are on part of Earth that is in the penumbra of the moon’s shadow. C. You are on part of Earth that can see a partial lunar eclipse. D. You are on part of Earth that is in the umbra of the moon’s shadow.

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The path of a total eclipse that is swept out by the umbra shadow of the moon on the earth. The umbra is the dark center portion of a shadow. The Moon's umbra causes total solar eclipses, and the Earth's umbra is involved in total and partial lunar eclipses.

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