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Corona |
Part of the sun that can only be seen during an eclipse |
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Lunar Eclipse |
An eclipse where the earth comes between the sun and moon and it is a full moon (the moon is covered, has a shadow of dark red cast on it, or slightly dimmed) |
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Photosphere |
The visible surface of the sun |
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Prominence |
A loop of gas that protrudes from the suns surface, linking parts of the sunspot regions |
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Solar eclipse |
Occurs when the Moon passes directly between the sun and earth and casts a shadow over the part of the earth |
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Solar energy |
Energy from the sun |
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Solar flare |
An eruption from the suns surface that occurs when the loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect |
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Sun |
The largest star closest to earth |
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Sunspot |
Areas of gas on the suns surface that are cooler then the gases around them |
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Ultraviolet rays |
Light from the sun that is absorbed by the ozone layer. Dangerous to humans, causes sunburn |
