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Figure 3.9: Phases of the moon
(b) Solar eclipse the sun is completely blocked it forms the
The solar eclipse is also known as the shadow called Umbra.
eclipse of the sun. It occurs when the moon Tanzania has witnessed solar eclipse in
passes between the Earth and the Sun. different times. For example, some parts
The moon casts its shadow over the earth of Tanzania witnessed a total eclipse of
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(Figure 3.10). Eclipse of the sun is partial the sun on 23 October 1976. In addition,
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when only part of the earth is obscured partial eclipses occurred on 19 April 1977
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by the shadow of the moon. The portion and 14 October 2000. Meanwhile on 1
of the shadow that results when the light September, 2016, a total solar eclipse was
from the Sun is partially blocked is called witnessed in Rujewa, Mbarali District in
Penumbra. Moreover, when the light from Mbeya Region.
Moon Umbra
Sun Earth
Penumbra
Figure 3.10: Solar eclipse
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