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During what phase of the moon could an eclipse of the sun occur?
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∙ 14y ago
The new moon phase and the full moon phase
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoNew moon phase. Maybe the sun could have one
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∙ 14y agoIf the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, the Moon's shadow will fall on the Earth. This is what we call a "solar eclipse".
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∙ 14y agoA solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.
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What phase represents the appearance of the moon during an eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon is at it's full phase - directly opposite the sun.
In what phase is the moon completely hidden?
That phase is called new moon. Moon may also be unobservable during lunar eclipse - it can only occur at full moon, because Moon has to be in line with Sun and Earth, behind Earth.
At what 2 phases of the moon does earthshine occur?
I know for sure earthshine occurs during the crescent phase and im not sure but it might also occur during the gibbous phase. <3
Why don't Eclipse occur during every full moon or new moon phase?
It is because the moon's orbit is tilted with respect to the ecliptic by about five degrees, meaning that at most new or full moons, the moon passes above or below the Earth's shadow, preventing an eclipse.
If the moon is in its new phase tonight what phase will it be in a week from tonight?
an old phase or even a total eclipse
Which phase does the lunar eclipse occur?
During the full moon.
During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?
IT can only occur at FULL MOON.
During what phase of the moon could an eclipse of the sun occur and why?
It can only occur at new moon, when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun. If it happens to perfectly line up in front of the Sun, the Sun's light will be blocked and we get an eclipse.
In which phases of the moon does the lunar eclipse occur?
The only moon phase that occurs during a lunar eclipse, is a Full Moon.
What phase is the moon in during a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon.
Which phase of the moon would a lunar eclipse occur during?
Only at the time of Full Moon.
What phase does the lunar eclipse occur?
full moon phase
Which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur at?
Only at the Full phase.
Which moon phase a solar eclipse occur?
A solar eclipse can only occur at a time of a new moon.
What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?
It has to be in new moon.
What phase does a lunar eclipse occur in?
a full moon
What is the moon phase during an annular eclipse?
An ANNULAR Eclipse only occurs at a NEW MOON. An annular eclipse is a 'ring' of sunlight around the Black Lunar Disc.
