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The shadow that is casted by one object in space on another is called an Eclipse.

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What is one object in space casting a shadow on another?

A shadow cast on one object in space on another is ECLIPSE


What object in space cast a shadow on another object in space?

Those objects illuminated by a star and close enough together to enter into each others umbras or penumbras.


What does shadow cast by heavenly bodies is called?

When the shadow is cast on another object it is called an eclipse.


What three things are needed to cast a shadow?

To cast a shadow, three things are needed: a source of light, an object to block the light, and a surface for the shadow to be projected onto.


How do we have shadows?

Shadows are created when an object blocks light from a source, such as the sun. The object prevents light from reaching the surface behind it, casting a shadow in the space where the light is blocked. The size and shape of the shadow depend on the position of the light source, the object, and the surface where the shadow is cast.


How does the position of the sun in the sky relate to the length of the shadow cast by an object?

The position of the sun relates to the length of the shadow cast by an object because, when the sun is above the object there is no shadow yet, when the sun is say to the east of the object a shadow is cast towards the west, the farther the sun for example east the longer the shadow will be towards the west.


This has size and form and can be seen Yet it cannot be felt and it does not occupy space What is it?

It is a shadow. A shadow is the silhouette cast by an object blocking light and is visible to the eye, but it does not have physical substance and does not occupy space, hence cannot be felt.


What do you call the object that do not cast a shadow?

ground ot


Is the shadow longer behind an object?

Yes, the shadow is longer behind an object, as it is cast by the object blocking the light source. The length of the shadow will depend on the angle and position of the light source in relation to the object.


Does an opaque object cast a shadow?

yes it dose cast a shadow because you can not see through it.


Can a solid object cast a shadow?

Yes, as long as it is in the right position of a light, it will reflect a shadow. Even if it is glass it will show a light shade of a shadow :)


What is the direction of a shadow?

A shadow is formed in the opposite direction of the light source. For example, when the light source is behind an object, the shadow is cast in front of the object.