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What causes eclipse and why?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Solar eclipses are caused by the Moon covering the Sun. This can happen at new moon. Lunar eclipses are caused when the Moon gets into Earth's shadow. This can happen at full moon.

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