If part of the full moon passes through Earth's umbra, we will see a(n)
A) total lunar eclipse.
B) penumbral lunar eclipse.
C) partial lunar eclipse.
D) partial solar eclipse.
E) annular eclipse.

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When only part of the full moon passes through Earth's umbra, it results in a partial lunar eclipse. This occurs when the Earth partially blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon, creating a shaded region on the moon's surface.

If Part of the Full Moon Passes Through Earth's Umbra