Why do lunar eclipse only occur during a full moon?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Because a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon sails into Earth's shadow.

That means it must be around the 'back' of the Earth, directly opposite

the sun, since that's where the shadow is. And that also happens to be

the set-up at the time of the Full Moon.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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During what face does a lunar eclipse occur?

A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.

What is the only lunar phases in which a lunar eclipse can occus?

Lunar eclipses can only occur at the full moon.

During a lunar eclipse the moon is what shape?

A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.

Which phase does the lunar eclipse occur?

During the full moon.

In which phases of the moon does the lunar eclipse occur?

The only moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse, is a Full Moon.

During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

IT can only occur at FULL MOON.

How is the full moon phase different from a lunar eclipse?

Lunar eclipses can only occur during the full moon. In fact, the moon must be almost perfectly full before there can be a lunar eclipse.

Can a lunar eclipse occur during a gibbous moon?

No. Only during Full Moon.

Can a lunar eclipse occur at a full moon?

As a matter of fact, Full Moon is the only time a lunar eclipse can occur.

What is the only lunar phasae in which a lunar eclipse can occur?

A lunar eclipse can only occur at Full Moon.Technically, the central moment of the eclipse must be the precise moment of Full Moon.

Which phase of the moon can a total lunar eclipse occur?

A total lunar eclipse can occur during a full moon phase. During this phenomenon, the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon and creating the eclipse.

What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?

It has to be in new moon.

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