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A solar eclipse is when the Sun is blocked by the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun. A lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon and blocks the view of the Moon.

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When our view of an object is blocked by either another object or by the earth's shadow?

The object is said to be in shadow due to being obstructed from direct light. This can occur when an object is blocked by another physical object, or when it falls within the Earth's shadow, known as an eclipse.


How is a shadow formed?

A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an object.


What is formed when light is blocked blocked by an opaque object?

A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an opaque object. The shadow appears on the surface opposite the direction of the light source.


Why does a shadow takes the shape of an object?

A shadow takes the shape of an object because light from a source is blocked by that object, creating an area of darkness behind it. The shape of the shadow mirrors the silhouette of the object due to the paths the light rays take when they are blocked by the object.


When our view of one object is blocked by either another object or the Earth's shadow?

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Is light similar to a shadow?

No, light and shadow are not similar. Light is electromagnetic radiation that illuminates objects and creates shadows when it is blocked by an object. Shadow is the area where light is blocked by an object, resulting in a darker area behind the object.


What is the difference between shadow and reflection?

A shadow is light being blocked by an object, reflection is light "bouncing" back off an object's surface.


What is formed when light is blocked by and opaque object?

A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an opaque object, preventing the light from passing through the object. Shadows are created when an object comes between a source of light and a surface, causing the light to be obstructed and cast a dark silhouette of the object.


What property of light explains why a shadow appears?

Light travels in straight lines, and when an object blocks the path of light, it creates a shadow. The shadow forms when light cannot reach a surface because it is blocked by the object, resulting in a darker area behind the object where the light is blocked.


What do you need to see a shadow?

To see a shadow, you need a source of light, an object to cast the shadow, and a surface for the shadow to be projected onto. When the light is blocked by the object, a shadow is created on the surface opposite the light source.


What two things are needed for a shadow to form?

A source of light and an object that blocks the light are needed for a shadow to form. The area behind the object where the light is blocked creates the shadow.


What do you call the region of darkness that appears when light is blocked?

A shadow is the term used to describe the dark area that appears when light is blocked by an object.