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How can eclipses occur?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

When the moon and sun appear in the same spot in the sky at the same time

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When can Eclipses of the Moon occur?

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Do partial eclipses occur more than total eclipses?

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Do lunar eclipses occur?

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Partial lunar eclipses occur more often than total eclipses?

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How often do eclipses naturally occur?

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Why do most people think that lunar eclipses occur more often then a solar eclipses?

Most people may think lunar eclipses occur more often because lunar eclipses are visible from a larger geographic area on Earth compared to solar eclipses. Lunar eclipses also last longer and are easier to observe with the naked eye, making them seem more common. However, in reality, both lunar and solar eclipses occur at about the same frequency.


Why do solar and lunar clips occur?

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Why and when do the lunar and solar eclipses occur?

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Do lunar eclipses occur on other planets?

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Do any eclipses occur at zero degrees?

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When lunar and solar eclipses occur?

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