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No. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. A lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

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Is it possible to have a blue moon and a solar eclipse at the same time?

No. A blue moon happens when there is a second full moon. A solar eclipse happens when there is a new moon and it is right between the sun and the earth. But it is possible to have a blue moon and a lunar eclipse at the same time.


Is a lunar year longer than a solar year?

No, a lunar year is shorter than a solar year. A lunar year is based on the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth, which is about 354 days. In contrast, a solar year is based on the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun, which is about 365 days.


Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?

Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.


Is a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse more rare?

A solar eclipse is rarer than a lunar eclipse. Solar eclipses occur less frequently because they require alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth in a specific way for the Moon to block the Sun's light. Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, occur when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, making them more common.


What is the difference between a lunar and solor eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon crosses in front of the Sun, while with a lunar eclipse the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon so the Moon goes dark. You can only see a solar eclipse in daytime, while you can only see a lunar eclipse at night-time.

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Why isn't there a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

It depends.. If your planet has 2 or more moons then it its possible to have a solar and lunar eclipse at the same time.


How many lunar months are there in a solar year?

Approximately 12, but 12 lunar months are a little less than a solar year. In China, both lunar and solar calendars are used, but the lunar New Year does not fall on the same date of the solar year all the time. Occasionally they have a 13th lunar month to bring them back into alignment.


What is the period of difference between the lunar and solar year called?

The period of difference between the lunar and solar year is called the epact. This is the time it takes for the moon to return to the same phase relative to the sun, which is approximately 19 solar years.


Is it possible to have a blue moon and a solar eclipse at the same time?

No. A blue moon happens when there is a second full moon. A solar eclipse happens when there is a new moon and it is right between the sun and the earth. But it is possible to have a blue moon and a lunar eclipse at the same time.


Is a lunar year longer than a solar year?

No, a lunar year is shorter than a solar year. A lunar year is based on the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth, which is about 354 days. In contrast, a solar year is based on the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun, which is about 365 days.


Why are solar tides weaker than the lunar tides much of the time?

Solar tides are usually hidden by lunar tides. The moon's gravity is greater than the sun's


If sun is to solar as moon is to orbit lunar planet space?

Please ask only ONE question at a time, do not add more questions in the answer section. The answer to "Sun is to solar as moon is to what?" is "as moon is to lunar."


Can everybody see a lunar eclipse at the same time?

No, just as in a solar eclipse, the sun, earth and moon are in different positions depending on where you are on the earth. If we could all see it at the same time that would mean we would all be in the same exact spot on the earth.


What calendar did Julius Caesar fix?

To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.To fix the calendar that was in use during his time, which was the lunar calendar, he trashed it completely and along with Egyptian priests, devised the solar calendar.


Name of eleven days difference between lunar and solar year?

The eleven days' difference between the lunar and solar year is called an "intercalary period." This periodic adjustment helps reconcile the lunar and solar calendars, ensuring that they remain synchronized over time.


In what lunar phase will a solar eclipse occur?

Only at the time of a New Moon.


Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?

Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.