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For the eclipse to occur the Earth, Sun and Moon have all got to be on the same line. For lunar eclipse, Moon has to be behind Earth, looking from Sun, so Earth's shadow could cover it. Also, Moon has to be behind Earth for full moon - that's when we see the biggest part of it lit.
Moon can't be possibly eclipsed during new moon, because it's then located between Earth and Sun and therefore Earth cannot cast on it a shadow.
Also, solar eclipses can only occur when Moon is located between Earth and Sun, ie. in new moon phase.
In order for a lunar eclipse to occur, the Moon must be directly 'behind' the Earth,
exactly opposite the Sun and in Earth's shadow. It's behind the Earth, opposite
the sun, once every month, and that's the position for a Full Moon. But it's usually
above or below the shadow, which is why we don't have a lunar eclipse at every full moon.
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Why can't the moon be seen during a solar eclipse?
the moon can be seen during a solar eclipse it's during a lunar eclipse you can not always see the moon. Because it travels through the shadow cast by the Earth
What phase the moon is during a lunar eclipse?
It's always full at the time of a lunar eclipse.
What is the amount of the moon that is always lit except during a lunar eclipse?
50 percent of the moon is always lit.
What is the phase of the moon during an eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon is "full". During a solar eclipse the moon is "new".
Is a lunar eclipse concidered a moon phase?
no. the moon is going through one of its phases, but a lunar eclipse will not always happen during this as a lunar eclipse can happen in any phase.
What portion of the moon is always illuminated by the sun?
Half of the moon is always lit by the sun except during a lunar eclipse. This is true no matter what phase the moon is in.
What moon phase is visible during a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon
Why does lunar eclipse during full moon?
The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse, this can only happen during a Full Moon.
What is a different about a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is where the moon passes behind the Earth. It is only visual during the night when the moon can be seen. Hence, it will always be a full moon. The moon will have an orange-red color, due to the refraction from the sun. The next lunar eclipse will be in December 2010. A solar eclipse is where the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. During a partial solar eclipse, only parts of the sun are out of view from Earth, but during a total solar eclipse, the sun is fully blocked; however, solar eclipses are rare and can only be seen from certain places during certain times. The next solar eclipse will be in 2012.
What position of the moon would you see a solar eclipse?
Full moon, or 5th stage
What is the phase of the moon during these eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens only at New Moon. A lunar eclipse happens only at Full Moon.
What moon is in earth during a lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, a full moon passes through the earth's shadow.
