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Why is a solar eclipse less common?
Actually, globally solar eclipses are about as common as lunar eclipses, perhaps even a bit more common. However, they can only be seen from a narrow strip of Earth - especially if you want to see it as a total eclipse, while a lunar eclipse can be seen from half the Earth, more or less.
Why have more people seen a total lunar eclipse than have seen a total solar eclipse?
Because a total lunar is seen from half the Earth simultaneously. A total solar is only seen along a strip of the Earth's surface that is less than 50 miles wide, which contains fewer people.
What eclipse is this when the sun looks black?
Seen by few parts of earth is solar or lunar eclipse
Are there more solar eclipses or lunar eclipses?
Sometimes there can be more solar eclipses or more lunar eclipses in a given year, but they're pretty even on average. However, because a solar eclipse is only visible along a narrow track on the Earth's surface, whereas a lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is visible, it is much more common to SEE a lunar eclipse. ======================================= During the 100 years from 1901 to 2000, there were 228 solar eclipses and 229 lunar ones, for an average rate of about 2.3 of each per year.
Why are you less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse can be seen from about half the Earth - wherever the Moon is visible when the eclipse occurs.A solar eclipse can only be seen wherever the Moon's shadow falls on Earth. Note that the Moon is quite a bit smaller than the Earth.
Which type of eclipse is seen frequently?
A partial lunar eclipse is the most common type of eclipse seen as it occurs more frequently than total lunar eclipses. During a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow, creating a shaded effect.
What is more commonly seen a solar or lunar eclipse?
Most probably a Lunar Eclipse, I've never seen a Solar Eclipse, but I've seen at least 3 Lunar Eclipses before. You can Google it if you want to learn more, there are loads of different sites with more info on it.
Why do people see a total lunar eclipse more than a solar eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere on Earth where the moon is visible..so you are more likely to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse.
Why when the sun is out it is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse does not occur when the sun is out. A lunar eclipse can only be seen at night.
When can the lunar eclipse be seen?
Sometimes a lunar eclipse can be seen with the naked eye. Often times, a telescope assists in viewing an eclipse.
Why are you are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse?
a total lunar eclipse can be seen anywhere on earth where the moon is visible so you are more likely to see a total lunar eclipse than a total solar eclipse
When can a red moon be seen?
In a lunar eclipse.
How do you use the word lunar eclipse?
In my life, I have seen first time full lunar eclipse without clouds.
Does a solar eclipse happen more then a lunar eclipse?
During the 100 years of the 20th Century, there were 228 solar eclipsesand 229 lunar ones ... pretty much as equal as you can get!But when one happens, a lunar eclipse can be seen over more area than asolar one can. So if you stay in one place, you see more lunar eclipses thansolar ones.
Why is a solar eclipse less common?
Actually, globally solar eclipses are about as common as lunar eclipses, perhaps even a bit more common. However, they can only be seen from a narrow strip of Earth - especially if you want to see it as a total eclipse, while a lunar eclipse can be seen from half the Earth, more or less.
Lunar eclipses are seen by everybody on earths what?
Sooner or later, a lunar eclipse is seen by everybody on earth's "surface".
Why are you more likely to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse?
You are more likely to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse because a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon, which can be seen from anywhere on the night side of the Earth. In contrast, a solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth, but this shadow is much smaller and can only be seen from a specific region on Earth.
