Does a lunar eclipse happen more often than a solar eclipse?

Answer 1

Globally, solar eclipses are slightly more frequent. But a lunar eclipse can be seen from any place where the Moon is above the horizon, whereas a solar eclipse can only be seen from a narrow strip of land. So, for any particular fixed observer, solar eclipses - and especially total solar eclipses - are quite rare.

During the 100 years of the 20th Century, there were 228 solar eclipses and 229

lunar ones. So over the long term, you can figure on equal numbers, at the rate of

around 7 of each every 3 years.

Answer 2

No, solar eclipses occur more frequently than lunar eclipses. Solar eclipses happen roughly every 18 months, whereas lunar eclipses occur about twice a year.