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They are not aligned, they way they are is just the way they have evolved. But sometimes they are exactly in a line so you get an eclipse.

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When does earth have an eclipse?

When the Sun, Earth and Moon line up exactly, an eclipse occurs. If the alignment is sun, Moon, Earth, then it is a solar eclipse. If the alignment is Sun, Earth, Moon, then we have a lunar eclipse.


When the sun earth and moon are in a straight line it is called?

It could be a lunar eclipse (when the earth is in between both the sun and the moon) or a solar eclipse (when the moon is in between both the earth and the sun).


Sun Moon and Earth are in alignment?

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment, it results in a phenomena known as a lunar or solar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. During a solar eclipse, the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight from reaching certain regions on Earth.


Does a lunar eclipse only happen during a full moon?

Yes, because that's the only time when Earth, Moon and Sun can be in the correct alignment.


When the entire side of the moon facing the earth is bathed in the sunlight the moon is?

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What is it called when the sun earth and the moon are in straight alignment?

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What is caused by the straight alignment of the sun earth and moon?

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What type of moon happens when The moon and sun are on the same side of Earth?

A new moon occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, with the Sun's light illuminating the side of the Moon facing away from Earth. This alignment creates a moon that is not visible from Earth.


Can you give a example sentence of alignment?

I am waiting for the alignment of my lucky stars. The alignment of Earth, Sun, and Moon will result in an eclipse.


What is the alignment of the earth moon and sun during a lunar eclipse?

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