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Why does the moon cast a shadow on only part of the earth?

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Can the moon cast a shadow?

Yes, the moon can cast a shadow. During a lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, the Earth's shadow is cast onto the surface of the moon, causing it to temporarily darken.


When a moon cast a shadow on part of the earth?

It is called a solar eclipse. And when the Earth casts a shadow on the moon, it is called a lunar eclipse.


What is it called when we're in the Moon's shadow?

A solar Eclipse is when the moon passes in front of the sun and a shadow is cast on the earth.


Why does a lunar eclipse last longer than solar eclipse?

a lunar eclipse is when the earth's shadow is cast over the moon, while a solar eclipse is when the moon's shadow is cast over the earth. the earth is a lot bigger than the moon (obviously), so it will have a larger shadow that cover the moon, therefore lasting longer -- on the other hand, the moon (being much smaller than the earth) will cast a smaller shadow over the earth (not even covering the entire earth)


Is the shadow of the moon always long enough to reach the Earth?

No, the shadow of the moon is not always long enough to reach the Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon's shadow on Earth is limited to a specific region where the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth allows for the shadow to be cast on the Earth's surface.


What is the shadow during a total lunar eclipse?

The shadow is cast by the earth upon the moon.


Why can the earth not cast a shadow on the moon during new moon?

Becausec the Moon is nearer the Sun than the Earth at New Moon.


Where is the Earth's shadow cast when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

The Earth's shadow is cast on the moon during a lunar eclipse when the Earth is between the sun and the moon. The shadow can be seen as the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon, creating a reddish tint on the lunar surface.


What occurs when the earth cast a shadow on the moon?

lunar eclipse


What occurs when the moon's cast shadow on the earth?

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What is the name of the shadow cast by the earth or the moon?

it is called an eclipse.