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There is no similarities between them...a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth..you see the dark side of the moon during a new moon.

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Do Lunar eclipse commonly occur at New moon?

A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of the Full Moon.


What phase must the moon be in to have a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.


Why does a lunar eclipse only happens during the new moon phase?

A "lunar" eclipse can not happen during the new moon phase it can only happen when the moon is full.


When a lunar eclipse occur what phase is the moon in?

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What is the phase of the moon during an eclipse?

During a lunar eclipse, the moon is "full". During a solar eclipse the moon is "new".


How does an eclipse affect your environment?

Solar Eclipse: There is a new moon. The sun is blocked out by the moon for some time. Lunar Eclipse: There is a full moon the night of a lunar eclipse. The reflective light of the moon is blocked by the Earth.


Which phase of the moon can a total lunar eclipse occur?

A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of new Moon.


What is the phase of the moon during a partial lunar eclipse?

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In which phase of the moon can a total lunar eclipse occur?

New moon.


When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun what is it called?

This is called a lunar eclipse. (A solar eclipse occurs when the new moon passes between the earth and the sun.)


What phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse happen on?

On a New Moon PhaseOn a New Moon Phase


Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?

Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.