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a lunar eclipse only happens when the moon is completly full

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Can a lunar eclipse happen on a gibbous moon?

Yes, a lunar eclipse can happen during a gibbous moon phase. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon, regardless of its current phase.


Are lunar eclipse during a gibbous moon rare?

Lunar eclipses during a gibbous moon are not rare. A lunar eclipse can occur during any phase of the moon, including when it is gibbous. However, lunar eclipses are less common than solar eclipses because they require specific alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.


Can a lunar eclipse occur in a gibbous moon?

No. Because a lunar eclipse requires a near exact alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth, it can only happen during a full moon.


Can a lunar eclipse occur during a gibbous moon?

No. Only during Full Moon.


Can there be a gibbous moon and a lunar eclipse at the same time?

No. A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full.


Why does a lunar eclipse only happens during the new moon phase?

A "lunar" eclipse can not happen during the new moon phase it can only happen when the moon is full.


Why does lunar eclipse during full moon?

The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse, this can only happen during a Full Moon.


What happens if you were born on the eclipse?

Nothing will happen if you are born during a solar or lunar eclipse.


What phase does a lunar eclips happen?

A lunar eclipse can only happen during the few hours before and after a Full Moon.


What is the date the lunar eclipse will happen?

yhe next lunar eclipse will happen in 2 years


When do eclipse occur?

it occurs in the day time!sophie griffith-lucas occurs it!


Is a lunar eclipse concidered a moon phase?

No, a lunar eclipse is not considered a moon phase. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon, while moon phases refer to the different illuminated portions of the Moon as seen from Earth during its orbit.