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When do a solar and lunar eclipse occur?
solar eclipse occur when earth came between sun and moon
Does the lunar eclipse occur when the moon is at its greatest distance from earth and the moon is new?
No on both points. The lunar eclipse can occur only at Full Moon, and has no connection with the moon's distance from earth.
What phase of the moon can the lunar eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse occurs at a FULL MOON when Earth is directly between the moon and the sun!!
Can a lunar eclipse occur duringquater moon phases?
No. A lunar eclipse is caused when the Moon passes through the shadow cast by the Earth; this can only occur when the Moon is full.
Where must earth be for a lunar eclipse to occur?
The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.
What 2 possible positions could an eclipse occur?
Sun/Moon/Earth = Solar eclipse Sun/Earth/Moon = Lunar eclipse
Why a lunar eclipse does not occur monthly?
The moon's orbit is not aligned to the ecliptic, it is tilted by about 5 degrees, because if this the Earth's shadow misses the moon so a lunar eclipse does not occur.
What side of the earth does a total lunar eclipse occur on if it is night?
The dark side.
What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?
It has to be in new moon.
Why when the sun is out it is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse does not occur when the sun is out. A lunar eclipse can only be seen at night.
Why does the lunar eclipse does not occur at a very full moon?
For a lunar eclipse, the Moon actually has to get into Earth's shadow. Usually the Moon passes north or south of this shadow.
How often does a lunar eclipse occur in the us?
On average, a total lunar eclipse can be observed from somewhere on Earth about every 2.5 years. However, the visibility of a lunar eclipse in the US can vary depending on the specific location and timing of the eclipse.
