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Why does a lunar and solar eclipse all have new and full moons?
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∙ 12y ago
-- During a lunar eclipse, the moon is in Earth's shadow.
-- During a solar eclipse, a small part of Earth is in the moon's shadow.
-- In order for either of these to happen, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be all lined up.
-- New Moon and Full Moon are the phases when Sun, Moon, and Earth are all lined up.
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What do you call the phenomenon that occurs when the full moon moves into the earth's shadow and is blacked out?
solar eclipse lunar eclipse solar is when the moons shadow blocks out the sun
When the moon passes between earth and the sun?
Then we see full moons. If the Earth passes PRECISELY between the Sun and the Moon, then we see a lunar eclipse.
What is the only lunar phase during which a solar eclipse can occur?
Solar eclipses happen during NEW moons, when the Moon blocks the light of the Sun. Lunar eclipses happen during FULL moons, when the Earth blocks the light of the Sun.
Why are you most likely to see a full solar eclipse then a lunar eclipse?
You would most likely see a full lunar eclipse
Why does a lunar eclipse occur when there is a full moon and a solar eclipse occur when there is a new moon?
Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth lies between the sun and the moon while solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes the earth and the moons shadow falls onto earth during the day. :D
What phase of the moon is there a solar eclipse?
A Solar Eclipse can only occur at a NEW MOON. Similarly a Lunar Eclipse can only occur at a FULL MOON.
What is it called when there is a blocking of a view of the full moon when the moon passes through the earth's shadow?
It is called a Lunar Eclipse which happens at night. A Solar Eclipse occurs in the daytime when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, creating a shadow on the earth.
What phase must the moon be in to have a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New 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".
How does a lunar eclipse?
An eclipse occurs on those times when the moon moves into a position of direct alignment with sun and the earth. There are 2 types of eclipse lunar and solar. When the full Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. In this case, the Sun and the Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth. If you observe a lunar eclipse (visible only at night at the time of certain full Moons), you'll see the bright lunar disk turn dark sometimes a coppery red color.
Which phase of the moon can a total lunar eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of new Moon.
Do eclipses occur during full moons?
No. To get a solar eclipse the moon has to be in a position between the sun and the earth, this happens only round the time of the new moon (when there is little or no moon visible). When the moon is full, the earth is between the sun and the moon (there could therefore be a "lunar" eclipse).
