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Why does a lunar eclipse occur when there is a full moon and a solar eclipse occur when there is a new moon?
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∙ 12y ago
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
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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.
Why don't a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse and a solar eclipse occur once a month?
because all the moon phases have to occur before the full moon and the new moon
Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?
Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.
What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?
It has to be in new moon.
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.
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.
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 don't a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse and a solar eclipse occur once a month?
because all the moon phases have to occur before the full moon and the new moon
Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?
Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.
What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?
It has to be in new moon.
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.
What esclipes can only happen during a full moon?
A lunar eclipse (eclipse of the moon) can occur only at the time of the Full Moon. A solar eclipse (eclipse of the sun) can occur only at the time of New 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 kind of eclipse will occur if the moon is in the outer portion of the shadow?
During a full moon lunar eclipses 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 face does a lunar eclipse occur?
A lunar eclipse can only occur at the time of Full Moon.
Why are you most likely to see a full solar eclipse then a lunar eclipse?
You would most likely see a full lunar eclipse
