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The reason a solar eclipse is shorter and more elusive than a lunar eclipse is because of the relative sizes of the shadows of Earth and the Moon.

The shadow of the Moon is much smaller, so it takes less time for the shadow to pass over a given point on the surface of the Earth. However, the shadow of the Earth and the smaller surface of the Moon means that it takes longer for the Earth's shadow to pass over a given point on the Moon's surface.

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What the line up during a solar and a lunar eclipse?

Solar eclipse--Sun, moon, Earth Lunar eclipse-- Sun, Earth, moon


What are the key differences between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.


How many years apart are the lunar and the solar eclipse?

Lunar and solar eclipses can occur within a few weeks of each other or up to two weeks apart. This is because they are both tied to the cycles of the Moon, but the specific type and timing of each eclipse depend on various factors, resulting in variable separations between lunar and solar eclipses.


When is there another eclipse?

On July 1 two weeks after the lunar eclipse) a partial solar eclipse will just touch Antarctica- (would be great to be on the snowfield and see a total eclipse!)On November 25 another partial solar eclipse in the southern hemisphere from the south pacific around Antarctica to the Indian Ocean.A total lunar eclipse will occur two weeks later on Dec. 10 It will be shorter than the June eclipse and from anywhere where there is night at 14:00 Universal Time. the Moon is directly over Guam at the moment of greatest eclipse. Each year there are most often two to four solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.see the site in the Related links and sources below for more information.


When earth shadow falls on the moon does this cause a solar eclipse?

No, when the moon's shadow falls on the earth, this is a solar eclipse. When the earth's shadow falls on the moon, it is a lunar eclipse.

Related Questions

Is a lunar or solar eclipse more common?

lunar eclipse.


Did Hipparchus predict a lunar eclipse or a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse.


Why is there a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse?

There is a solar eclipse when the moon blocks the sun from the Earth. A lunar eclipse is when the earth block the sun from the moon.


Is eclipse different from solar eclipse?

eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse


Are you more likely to see a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse?

lunar


When do the solar and the lunar eclipse occurs in 2013?

Eclipses of 2013: --------------------- April 25 - partial lunar eclipse May 10 - annular solar eclipse May 25 - penumbral lunar eclipse October 18 - penumbral lunar eclipse November 3 - hybrid solar eclipse


What is opposed to a solar eclipse?

Lunar eclipse.


Is a lunar eclipse or solar eclipse more visible?

the sun is blocked out in a solar eclipse so it is more noticeable than a lunar eclipse where only the moon is blocked out


How do you breed a lunar eclipse dragon in DragonVale?

You can breed a Lunar Eclipse dragon using the following combinations: Lunar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse and Solstice, Equinox and Lunar Eclipse, Blue Moon and Lunar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse and Moon, and Lunar Eclipse and Sun.


Is An eclipse of the sun is called a lunar eclipse?

No. An eclipse of the sun is called a solar eclipse. A lunar eclipse is an eclipse of the moon.


Are more people able to see lunar eclipse or solar eclipse?

Lunar


Is there a solar or lunar eclipse this year?

2012 May 20: Annular Solar Eclipse 2012 Jun 04: Partial Lunar Eclipse 2012 Nov 13: Total Solar Eclipse 2012 Nov 28: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse