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The earth is bigger than moon and earth cast bigger shadow. So lunar eclipse is last longer than solar eclipsse.

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What phases the moon is in during a lunar eclipse?

Lunar eclipses always occur at the full moon, while solar eclipses can only happen during a new moon. thats a horrible answer , you could get that from watching twilight once.


Why and when do the lunar and solar eclipses occur?

Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. Solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth. Lunar eclipses can only happen during a full moon, while solar eclipses can only occur during a new moon.


What is the only lunar phases in which a lunar eclipse can occus?

Lunar eclipses can only occur at the full moon.


Total lunar eclipses always occur?

No. About 50% of all lunar eclipses are total; the remainder are partial or penumbral.


Do lunar eclipses occur?

yes


When can Eclipses of the Moon occur?

Lunar eclipses occur precisely at the full moon.


Why do most people think that lunar eclipses occur more often then a solar eclipses?

Most people may think lunar eclipses occur more often because lunar eclipses are visible from a larger geographic area on Earth compared to solar eclipses. Lunar eclipses also last longer and are easier to observe with the naked eye, making them seem more common. However, in reality, both lunar and solar eclipses occur at about the same frequency.


Do lunar eclipses occur on other planets?

Yes.


When lunar and solar eclipses occur?

Every year


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.


Partial lunar eclipses occur more often than total eclipses?

Yes


Why do solar and lunar clips occur?

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon is in the direct path between the Sun and Earth. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth is in the direct path between the Sun and the Moon.