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During a lunar eclipse, does the Moon enter the Earth’s shadow from the east or the west? Explain your answer.

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Chapter4: Earth, Moon, And Sky

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Problem 33E: In a lunar eclipse, does the Moon enter the shadow of Earth from the east or west side? Explain.

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