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Why do lunar eclipse happen only during a full moon phase?

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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.


Why does a lunar eclipse only happens during the new moon phase?

A "lunar" eclipse can not happen during the new moon phase it can only happen when the moon is full.


What phase does a lunar eclips happen?

A lunar eclipse can only happen during the few hours before and after a Full Moon.


What moon phase is visible during a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon


How does lunar eclipses happen?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow - this can only happen during the Full Moon phase.


What phase the moon is during a lunar eclipse?

It's always full at the time of a lunar eclipse.


What phase does the moon phase have to be in during the lunar eclipse?

Only during a full moon.


A lunar eclipse can only happen during a?

Lunar eclipses happen at the full moon.


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".


Can a lunar eclipse occur during the quarter moon phase?

No, it cannot. Lunar eclipses (they really aren't even true eclipses) can happen only during full moon.


Which phase does the lunar eclipse occur?

During the full moon.


What will the moon phase be during a lunar eclipse?

full moon