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Yes. The Earth is much larger than the Moon, so the shadow of the Earth is larger than the shadow of the Moon. And a solar eclipse happens here on the Earth, as the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth; at most, an observer at one spot on the Earth will experience an eclipse that lasts 7 minutes, 30 seconds. (If you could travel across the Earth while remaining in the shadow, like NASA's C141 transport with the large telescope, you could experience a couple of HOURS of eclipse.)
For an observer here on Earth, the lunar eclipse happens ON THE MOON, so we can see the whole thing, up to about 90 minutes in duration.
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What lasts longer a solar or lunar eclipse?
The lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar one
Why does a lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar eclipse?
Because in a lunar eclipse the earth blocks the moon from the sun, and the earth is bigger. Solar eclipses are when the moon blocks the earth from the sun, and the moon is smaller, thus taking less time than a lunar eclipse.
Why do people see a total lunar eclipse more than a solar eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere on Earth where the moon is visible..so you are more likely to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse.
Is a lunar eclipse or solar eclipse more visible?
the sun is blocked out in a solar eclipse so it is more noticeable than a lunar eclipse where only the moon is blocked out
A lunar eclipse is longer than a solar eclipse?
That's correct. A lunar eclipse can last for several hours, while a solar eclipse typically lasts only a few minutes at any given location. This is because a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, leading to a longer period of the Moon being in Earth's shadow.
Why are you are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse?
a total lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere on earth where the moon is visible so you are more likely to see a total lunar eclipse than a total solar eclipse
How is solar eclipse different than lunar eclipse?
solar eclipse is when the moon comes between the sun and the earth but in a lunar eclipse the earth comes between the sun and the moon
Why do solar or lunar eclipses always occur during a full or new mon?
Solar and lunar eclipses occur during a full or new moon because this is when the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun is such that the moon's shadow can fall on Earth during a solar eclipse, or Earth's shadow can fall on the moon during a lunar eclipse.
Is the umbra bigger in the solar or lunar eclipse and why?
The umbra is bigger in a lunar eclipse, because the Earth is bigger than the Moon.
Why does lunar eclipse last longer than a solar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon is in the Earth's shadow, with the Earth blocking the Sun's light. During a solar eclipse, it is the Earth that is in the shadow of the moon, with the moon blocking the Sun's light from striking a small area of the Earth. The Moon is much much smaller than the Earth, and so has a smaller shadow. This means the smaller lunar shadow results in a shorter solar eclipse. Ancient astronomers used to use the short time of the solar eclipse as a measuring device in the time before clocks existed.
Which type of eclipse is more common: solar or lunar eclipses?
Solar eclipses are more common than lunar eclipses.
Why have a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is caused by the moon passing behind the earth in relation to the sun. Lunar eclipses are more common than solar eclipses.
