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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.
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During what face does a lunar eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of 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.
Can a lunar eclipse occur during a gibbous moon?
No. Only during 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 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.
During what phrase can a solar eclipse occur?
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon. A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.
Why do you need a full moon for a lunar eclipse?
Yes. A lunar eclipse will occur only on a full moon.
Lunar eclipse result when?
Lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon.
