What conditions are necessary for a partial solar eclipse?
A)new Moon on ecliptic, with us in the penumbral shadow
B)full Moon on equator, with us in the umbral shadow
C)new Moon at perigee
D)full Moon at apogee
E)first or third quarter Moon at a node

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A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is new (meaning it is located between the Earth and the Sun) and is on the ecliptic path, but does not completely cover the Sun from our perspective, resulting in us being in the penumbral shadow of the Moon.

What Conditions Are Necessary for a Partial Solar Eclipse