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An Eclipse of the moon occurs when the shadow of the earth's shadow fall on the moon

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When does a eclipse happen?

A solar eclipse takes place when the moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. A lunar eclipse takes place when the earth is directly between the sun and the moon.


Why does it have to be a full moon during a lunar eclipse?

because when an eclipse takes place the moon, sun, and earth have to be lined up directly. and in this position the moon is full. in a solar eclipse the moon would be new


What is th eclipse?

An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: an eclipse of the moon and an eclipse of the sun.


What eclipse can take place only when the moon is in the new moon phase?

Solar Eclipse


When you can have a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse can only take place at the time of New Moon.


What can take place only when the moon is in the new moon phase?

Solar Eclipse


What happens during a penumbral lunar eclipse?

During a penumbral lunar eclipse, only the outer shadow of the Earth (the penumbra) falls on the Moon's surface. This causes a subtle shading or darkening of the Moon rather than a dramatic change in appearance. It is a more subtle and partial eclipse compared to a partial or total lunar eclipse.


What is the type of eclipse is there when the moon is between the sun and earth?

Solar eclipse


What season does a lunar eclipse take place?

A New moon


Why does a total eclipse of the moon last longer at a place than a total eclipse of the sun?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon casts a shadow on Earth. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth casts a shadow on the moon. Since Earth is larger than the moon, it casts a larger shadow, resulting in a longer eclipse.


During a solar eclipse what is taking place?

The moon moves in between the sun and earth which causes the eclipse.


Is it true a total solar eclipse can take place only when the moon full?

Yes, because the moon is is not covered by anything when the solar eclipse occurs.