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Partial Eclipses
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What is a partial eclipse?
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When the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, but only a part of the Moon is covered.
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A partial eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, but only a part of the Moon is covered. This happens when the Moon is not perfectly aligned with the Earth and the Sun, so only a part of the Moon enters the Earth's shadow.