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Why does a solar eclipse only happen at the time of the new moon?
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∙ 12y ago
a soloar eclipse only happens when theres a full moon because when theres an eclipse the moons shadow goes onto the earth and for that to happen the moon has to be a fulll one cause the moon covers the sun it needs to cover it fully to make a solar eclipse
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∙ 12y ago
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Why does solar eclipse only happen at new moon?
A solar eclipse can only happen when the moon is directly between earth and the sun. And that only happens at - you guessed it - new moon.
What is the moon in when there is a total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
What phase is the moon in when there is total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
What phases is Moon in there is a total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
What phases is Moon in when there is a total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
What phases is the moon in when there is a total solar eclipse?
This can only happen at new moon.
Why does a solar eclipse occur only a new moon?
That is because the Moon must go between Earth and the Sun for a solar eclipse to happen.
Does a total eclipse occur during a new moon?
A solar eclipse can only happen at the time of New Moon.A lunar eclipse can only happen at the time of Full Moon.
When do solar eclipses take place?
A solar eclipse can only happen at new moon - but they don't happen at every 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.
What phase does a solar eclipse occur during?
It is a new Moon. For a solar eclipse, the moon has to be between Earth and the Sun. We get a total lunar eclipse when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. The Moon would have to be full for it to be eclipsed.
What is the only lunar phase in which solar eclipse can occur?
It should be obvious after considering for a moment the moon's orbit around the earth that a solar eclipse can only happen during a new moon.
