it depends. It can sometimes be a solar eclipse, and other times a lunar eclipse,
When the moon is aligned to the sun and the earth: MOON --> EARTH --> SUN
New Moon.
they alin because as the moon and earth revolve around things they every once in a while aline
The different shapes of a moon you see from earth is calledthe different shapes of a moon is called a phases
new moon
When the moon is aligned to the sun and the earth: MOON --> EARTH --> SUN
it depends. It can sometimes be a solar eclipse, and other times a lunar eclipse,
The Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides.
New moon
When the moon passes between the Sun and Earth there is a new moon. In a special case where the Sun and Moon are aligned there is an eclipse of the Sun (the moon blocking view of the Sun).
you need the moon and the earth Aligned to the sun then enjoy the show!
The Moon's orbit isn't aligned with the plane of the Sun and Earth. Its orbit is pitched 5.1 degrees, which results in occasions when the variation allows the Moon to completely clear the Earth's shadow.
This is the arrangement for a New Moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon, sun, and Earth are aligned so that the Earth is between the moon and sun. The shadow from Earth covers the moon, making it impossible to see.
When Earth, the moon and the Sun are perfectly aligned. Not very often...
The earth is aligned with the moon and the sun
The gravity of the moon and sun causes the earth's tides. The greatest tides are called 'spring' tides which occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned. The moon has the greatest effect on our tides because of its proximity.