If the Moon is too far from Earth during a solar eclipse, the _____ does not reach Earth's surface.
A) umbra
B) ecliptic
C) prominence
D) penumbra
E) solar disk

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The umbra is the darkest part of the Moon's shadow during a solar eclipse. If the Moon is too far from Earth, the umbra does not reach Earth's surface, resulting in an annular eclipse instead of a total eclipse.

If the Moon Is Too Far from Earth During a Solar