A partial lunar eclipse occurs when
A) the Sun appears to go behind the Moon.
B) the Moon passes through part of the Earth's shadow.
C) the Moon shadows part of the Sun.
D) the Earth passes through part of the Moon's shadow.
E) the Moon passes through part of the Sun's shadow.

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A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through only a part of the Earth's shadow, specifically the penumbra or partially into the umbra, but not completely.

A Partial Lunar Eclipse Occurs When