Question

identify the numbers on the eclipse diagram below

Explanation:

• For number 1: When the Moon is in the position shown (between the Sun and Earth), it is the New Moon phase.
• For number 2: The area in the umbra (the darkest part of the Moon's shadow) on Earth experiences a Total solar eclipse.
• For number 3: In this region (not in the umbra or penumbra in a way that causes a major eclipse effect related to the Moon - Sun - Earth alignment for a typical eclipse), No eclipse is observed.
• For number 4: The penumbra (the lighter part of the Moon's shadow) causes a Partial solar eclipse.

Answer:

1. New Moon
2. Total solar eclipse (Umbra)
3. No eclipse observed
4. Partial solar eclipse (Penumbra)