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When the Earth comes into the umbra and penumbra of the Moon, _____ is formed.

A

lunar ecilpse

B

solar eclipse

C

partial lunar eclipse

D

None of the above.

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When the Earth comes into the umbra and penumbra of the Moon, solar eclipse is formed.
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