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When the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, it is a Full Moon but when the Sun, Moon and Earth are directly in line - we will get a lunar eclipse.
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When does a new moon happen?
Once the moon has passed by, in between the earth and the sun.
Why does it have to be new moon to be solar eclipse?
Because a solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun. The only way for this to happen is if the moon is between the sun and the earth. When the moon is between the sun and the earth, it is a new moon.
What has to happen for a solar eclipse to takeplace?
The Moon has to get between the Sun and the Earth.
What happen when earth comes between the moon and sun?
A lunar eclipse
What happen when the earth is directly between the moon and the sun?
solar eclipse
The Moon is between Earth and the Sun?
The moon is revolving around Earth, so sometimes the Moon is between the Sun and Earth and Earth is between the moon and sun.
What moon phase has earth directly between the sun and moon?
The full moon. Earth is ALMOST directly between the sun and moon, so the sun is "behind" us when we look at the moon. That is why the moon appears entirely lit to us, and is considered "full". If Earth IS directly between the sun and moon, which does not happen during most full moons, then there is a lunar eclipse.
What must happen for a new moon to occur?
For a new moon to occur the moon must be between earth and the sun
What is it when the moon passes between the sun and earth?
It is an eclipse and does not happen very often.
Is the earth between the moon and the sun?
Venus and Mars
Would a solar eclipse happen at full moon?
No. If the moon is between the earth and sun, It cannot possibly be also lit from the sun on the side that is facing the earth!
When does a eclipse happen?
A solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. A lunar eclipse takes place when the earth is directly between the sun and the moon.
