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During a partial eclipse, the moon partially covers the sun, creating a distinct crescent shape that differs from its typical phase shapes, which include full, quarter, or new phases. In a partial eclipse, the illuminated portion of the moon varies dynamically as the alignment changes, leading to an asymmetric crescent rather than the uniform shapes seen in standard lunar phases. This unique appearance results from the interplay of sunlight, the moon's position, and the observer's perspective on Earth.

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