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Record 1 2016-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • The Moon (Astronomy)
CONT

During most penumbral eclipses, only part of the Moon passes through Earth's penumbral shadow. However, it is also possible to have a penumbral eclipse in which the Moon passes completely within Earth's penumbral shadow without entering the inner umbral shadow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Lune (Astronomie)
CONT

L'éclipse de Lune par la pénombre se produit lorsque la Lune traverse la zone de pénombre, mais pas le cône d'ombre de la Terre.

Spanish

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