Question

In which situation would you see a partial lunar eclipse ?
A.the entire moon passes through earth shadow
B.the moon passes between earth and the sun
C.a portion of the moon passes through earths shadow
D.the moon lies completely outside of earths shadow

Answer 1

C.a portion of the moon passes through earths shadow....

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option C.

Explanation:

Lunar eclipse is defined as the condition which arises when moon passes behind Earth to its shadow.

Partial lunar eclipse arises when a portion of moon passes through Earth to its shadow and total lunar eclipse arises when moon passes directly behind Earth's shadow.

Hence, the correct answer is Option C.