During a total lunar eclipse, which of the following are true I.The photosphere of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.II.The Moon is in Earth's umbra.III.The Moon is new.IV.The Moon is full.
A)I, III
B)II, IV
C)I, II, III
D)II, III
E)I, II, III, IV

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During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon is in Earth's umbra (shadow), which is why it appears reddish. The Moon is also full, as it needs to be on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun to be in its shadow. The photosphere of the Sun is not obscured by the Moon, as it is actually the Earth that is between the Sun and Moon, causing the shadow on the Moon. The Moon cannot be new during a lunar eclipse, as it needs to be full. Therefore, only II and IV are true.

During a Total Lunar Eclipse, Which of the Following Are