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Hybrid Eclipses
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What is a hybrid eclipse?
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A solar eclipse that occurs when the Moon's umbra and penumbra intersect with the Earth's surface at the same time
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Hybrid eclipses are a rare type of solar eclipse that occurs when the Moon's umbra (darkest part of its shadow) and penumbra (lighter part of its shadow) intersect with the Earth's surface at the same time. This results in a combination of a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse.