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Lunar eclipse:

The moon in its orbit passes through the earth's shadow. The illuminated side

of the moon turns dark for a few hours.

Solar eclipse:

The shadow of the moon in its orbit falls on the earth's surface. A small area

on the earth's day side turns dark for a few minutes.

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