Solar Eclipse Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 5. The outer part of the Moon's shadow where a partial eclipse is visible.
  2. 8. The lunar phase where the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, necessary for a solar eclipse.
  3. 13. The narrow track on Earth where observers can see a total solar eclipse.
  4. 14. The moment during an eclipse when the largest area of the Sun is covered by the Moon.
  5. 16. A cooler, darker area on the Sun's surface that can be visible during some eclipses.
  6. 17. A solar eclipse where the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon.
  7. 19. A solar eclipse where the Sun appears as a bright ring around the Moon due to the Moon's smaller size.
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  1. 1. The spring equinox, which can affect eclipse predictions due to orbital alignments.
  2. 2. The points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic, critical for eclipse alignment.
  3. 3. The darkest part of the Moon's shadow where a total eclipse is visible.
  4. 4. An astronomical event where the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight.
  5. 6. The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere visible during a total solar eclipse.
  6. 7. The apparent path of the Sun across the sky, which the Moon must align with for an eclipse to occur.
  7. 9. The point directly overhead an observer; eclipses are most striking when near the zenith.
  8. 10. A solar eclipse where only a portion of the Sun is obscured by the Moon.
  9. 11. The point in the Moon's orbit farthest from Earth.
  10. 12. A faint light along the ecliptic, sometimes visible during solar eclipses at dawn or dusk.
  11. 15. The point in the Moon's orbit closest to Earth.
  12. 18. An approximately 18-year cycle after which similar solar and lunar eclipses occur.