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it depends. It can sometimes be a solar eclipse, and other times a lunar eclipse,

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How are earth Moon's sun aligned during a solar eclipse?

During a solar eclipse, the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned in such a way that the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth. This alignment allows for the Moon to obscure the Sun partially or completely from our perspective on Earth.


Is there a full moon when the sun is behind and a little above earth?

No, a full moon occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle. The sun illuminates the entire side of the moon facing Earth, which gives it its full appearance. If the sun is behind and a little above Earth, the moon would not be in the position for a full moon.


What is it called when the moon is fully visible to observers on Earth?

When the moon is fully visible to observers on Earth, it is called a full moon. This occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle, causing the moon to be fully illuminated by the sun.


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

Eclipses (solar and lunar) are caused by the straight alignment of the sun, moon and earth. Spring tide A+ Thank you for the Answer Luckiigurl16 spring tide:A tide with the Greatest different between high and low tide that occurs when the sun and the moon are aligned with Earth at the new moon and full moon.


Which phase of the Moon occurs when Earth the Moon and the Sun lie on the same line?

When the moon is the one in the 'middle' . . . New Moon. When the Earth is the one in the middle . . . . Full Moon. (The Sun can never be the one in the middle.)

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What results when the sun the moon and the earth are aligned?

it depends. It can sometimes be a solar eclipse, and other times a lunar eclipse,


How are the earth sun and moon aligned during a lunar eclipse?

The Moon and the Sun are on opposite sides.


When the moon is aligned with and betwween earth and the sun which phase is happening?

A new moon phase is happening when the moon is aligned between the Earth and the Sun. During this phase, the side of the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is facing away from Earth, making the moon appear dark or invisible from our perspective.


What tide is it when the earth sun and moon aline?

When the Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned, the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon reinforce each other, causing higher high tides and lower low tides. This alignment results in spring tides, which occur during the full moon and new moon phases.


What happens when the moon passess between the sun an earth?

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).


Where must the sun the earth and moon be located for a lunar eclipse to occur?

you need the moon and the earth Aligned to the sun then enjoy the show!


How are earth Moon's sun aligned during a solar eclipse?

During a solar eclipse, the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned in such a way that the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on Earth. This alignment allows for the Moon to obscure the Sun partially or completely from our perspective on Earth.


The phase of the moon that occurs when celestial objects are aligned as sun-moon-earth is?

This is the arrangement for a New Moon.


Why does a lunar eclipse not occur every full moon?

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.


When will you have a lunar eclipse?

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.


What forces causes the earth's highest tides in the ocean?

The earth's highest tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the earth's oceans. When the sun, moon, and earth are aligned during a full moon or new moon, their gravitational forces combine to create higher tides known as spring tides.


When does the total eclipse of the sun occur?

When Earth, the moon and the Sun are perfectly aligned. Not very often...