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The moon would have to be in the earth's umbral shadow. Another words, the earth would have to be in between the sun and the moon. They would all have to be lined up also (on the ecliptic) otherwise the moon would be either above or below the earth's shadow.. hope this helps :)
Aka it would have to be a full moon for a lunar eclipse to be observed.
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∙ 7y agoThe moon always has the same orbit. During a solar eclipse the moon's orbit takes it directly between Earth and the sun. During a lunar eclipse its orbit takes it on the exact opposite side of Earth from the sun.
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∙ 14y agoA solar eclipse can only happen during new moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen during full moon.
A solar eclipse can only happen during new moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen during full moon.
A solar eclipse can only happen during new moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen during full moon.
A solar eclipse can only happen during new moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen during full moon.
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∙ 14y agoA lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.
Orbit-wise, the moon is directly in line ... and ON-line ... with earth and sun at that time,
with earth in the middle.
Here's the configuration. You can see why the moon turns dark for a while, as the earth temporarily
blocks the big 'flashlight' that normally shines on it. Another way to say it is: The moon spends some
time in the earth's shadow.
Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earth . . Moon
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∙ 14y agoIn order for earth to see a full moon, the moon is 'behind' earth relative to the sun. In other words, at the time of full moon, the three bodies are lined up in this order: Sun ==> Earth ==> Moon.
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∙ 15y agoIt needs to be on the opposite side of Earth than the Sun. That way the sun is shining directly at it, and we see a full face lit up.
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∙ 14y agoA solar eclipse can only happen during new moon.
A lunar eclipse can only happen during full moon.
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∙ 11y agoAny kind of lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.
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∙ 11y ago"Behind" the Earth, on the line from the sun through the Earth,
in the Earth's shadow.
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∙ 10y agoA solar eclipse is only possible at the time of New Moon, when all
three bodies are exactly lined up, with the moon in the "middle".
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Does the position of earth and the moon cause Moon's phase?
No, the position of the Moon and the Sun as OBSERVED from the Earth.
When you see a half moon what is the position of the Sun?
The sun is perpendicular to the Earth and the Moon, in the direction of the bright half of the Moon.
What effects the phases of the moon?
the position of the sun =)
What is the shape of the moon when it is opposite to the sun?
The Moon of the Earth has a spherical shape regardless to its position compared to the Sun.
How are the phases of the moon created?
The phases of the moon are created by the relative position of the moon, to the earth, to the sun.
Does the position of earth and the moon cause Moon's phase?
No, the position of the Moon and the Sun as OBSERVED from the Earth.
What is the position of the moon when its full in relation to the moon and the sun?
It is between the Sun and the Earth
When you see a half moon what is the position of the Sun?
The sun is perpendicular to the Earth and the Moon, in the direction of the bright half of the Moon.
Why does the moon appear to change as it revolves around the earth?
it has to do with the sun and the position of the moon , sun and earth
What effects the phases of the moon?
the position of the sun =)
What is the shape of the moon when it is opposite to the sun?
The Moon of the Earth has a spherical shape regardless to its position compared to the Sun.
When you see half a moon the position of the sun is?
90 degrees (approximately) from the position of the moon, in the direction of the lighted side.
The position of what three bodies determine the phase of the moon?
The sun, the earth, and the moon.
What position is the moon at when it is full?
At full moon, the Moon is opposite the Sun, from our (Earth's) point of view.
How are the phases of the moon created?
The phases of the moon are created by the relative position of the moon, to the earth, to the sun.
How the phases of the moon are created?
The phases of the moon are created by the relative position of the moon, to the earth, to the sun.
How are phases of the moon are created?
The phases of the moon are created by the relative position of the moon, to the earth, to the sun.
