When the sun, moon and the earth are as shown in the diagram above an observer standing in X is in
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Penumbra and sees a partial eclipse
- Penumbra and sees a total eclipse
- umbra and sees a partial eclipse
- umbra and sees a total eclipse
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
An observer in the penumbra experiences a partial eclipse. The penumbra is the region in which only a portion of the light source is obscured by the occluding body. therefore, the observer at point X in the diagram is in penumbra and will experience a partial eclipse.