A partial solar eclipse occurs for people in the Sun's
A)umbra.
B)penumbra.
C)none of these

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A partial solar eclipse occurs for people in the penumbra, which is the region of partial shadow surrounding the umbra. In the penumbra, the Sun appears partially covered by the Moon. Therefore, the best choice is B, penumbra. A is incorrect because a total solar eclipse occurs for people in the umbra, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun's disk. C is incorrect because one of the choices (B) is correct.

A Partial Solar Eclipse Occurs for People in the Sun's