Does a lunar eclipse always occur at a full moon?

Answer 1

This is true. The full moon happens when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. Because the Moon's orbit is tilted a little relative to the Earth's, the Moon is usually not EXACTLY on the opposite side of the Earth - but when it is, the Moon orbits right into the Earth's shadow, and we see a lunar eclipse.

Answer 2

All lunar eclipses occur during a full moon and cannot occur during any other phase. The Moon must be directly "behind" the Earth which is when the entire side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated by the Sun.

But not every full-moon phase results in a lunar eclipse. Even during a full moon period the Sun, Earth, and Moon are rarely in the correct alignment and this alignment is necessary for the eclipse to occur. This is because of the elliptical orbit of the Moon, and its slight angle to the equatorial plane of the Earth. The Earth's shadow can be "above" or "below" the Moon as it passes behind the Earth.

Answer 3

Yes, when the earth is between the sun and the moon. A lunar eclipse is quite rare though, since the alignment has to be perfect for this to happen.

Answer 4

Yes. Lunar eclipses can only occur at the time of Full Moon.

Solar eclipses can only occur at the time of New Moon.

Answer 5

Yes. That's the only time it can occur. And a solar eclipse

can only occur at New Moon.

Answer 6

Not every full moon, but a lunar eclipse can ONLY happen at the full moon. Generally, two lunar eclipses per year.

Answer 7

nope

Answer 8

No.