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

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When part of the full moon passes through Earth's umbra, it is called a partial lunar eclipse. This happens when the alignment between the sun, Earth, and moon is not perfect, causing only a portion of the moon to be covered by Earth's shadow.

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