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For a lunar eclipse, the moon must be at the full moon phase. The earth will be between the moon and the sun, observers on earth will see the shadow of the earth move ac-cross the moon. With the earth in the middle of the three bodies, observers on earth will see maximum sunlight reflection off the surface of the moon at that point. We don't see eclipses every time, as the alignments and orbits are not exactly uniform.
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∙ 11y agoFor a lunar eclipse the Moon must be full because it must go into the shadow of the Earth; so it is directly opposite the direction of the Sun during the eclipse.
The Moon's orbit is at an angle to the orbit of the Earth around the sun so most often the full moon is 'above' or 'below' the line directly from the Sun to the Earth so lunar eclipses do not occur every month
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∙ 13y agoA lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon.
A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.
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∙ 14y agoA lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is full and vertically aligned with the Earth and Sun.
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∙ 11y agoA solar eclipse can only occur at the time of New Moon.
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∙ 12y agoFull Moon
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Why does a solar eclipse occur only during new moon a lunar eclipse during full moon?
A solar eclipse can only happen when the Moon goes between the Earth and the Sun, and that is at new moon. And for a lunar eclipse, the Moon must get into Earth's shadow; that means it must be opposite to the Sun and that means full moon.
Where must earth be for a lunar eclipse to occur?
The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.
What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
When the sun and moon are aligned, there are exceptionally strong gravitational forces, causing very high and very low tides which are called spring tides, though they have nothing to do with the season. Spring tides occur at new moon and full moon, while neap tides occur during quarter phases of the moon.
During which lunar phase can a solar eclipse occur?
Full Moon.That's when the Moon is directly across from the sun, allowing the moon sun and earth to be in a straight line causing the eclipse (with the earth in the middle of course). Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses are when the Moon is ALMOST, but not quite, exactly lined up with the Sun and the Earth.Full moon Full moon
When do lunar eclipses occur?
Lunar eclipses occur when the moon passes into the Earths shadow. So just as a solar eclipse occurs when you get the Sun, moon and Earth lined up (in that order), a lunar eclipse occurs when you get them lined up in the order Sun, Earth, moon.When the earth sun and moon comes in a straight line earth in the middle the lunar eclipse occurs.A lunar eclipse can only happen during a FULL MOON.It can only occur when the earth moon and sun are all lined up, with the earths shadow being cast on the moon (earth between the sun and moon). Even then it's not guaranteed, as the alignment has to be perfect. The orbits at not perfect circles and on the same plane so this is quite rare. A lunar eclipse will happen with a new moon.It occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon. It must be a full moon when it happens. To see a full lunar eclipse, ou must be in the umbra. If you're in the penumbra, you wouldn't see the whole eclipse but most of it. ~ha.
What is the phase of the moon be when there is a lunar eclipse?
It must be Full Moon.
What must the phase of the moon for an eclipse of the moon?
This is a lunar eclipse, not an eclipse of the Sun. In this case the answer is the Full Moon.
What phase must the moon be in to have a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is possible only at the time of Full Moon. A solar eclipse is possible only at the time of New Moon.
How is the full moon phase different from a lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses can only occur during the full moon. In fact, the moon must be almost perfectly full before there can be a lunar eclipse.
What phase is the moon when the earth is between the sun and moon?
Full moon. On those rare occasions the moon drifts into earth's shadow the event is known as a lunar eclipse. The moon must be almost as full as it can possibly get just prior to a lunar eclipse.
Why does a solar eclipse occur only during new moon a lunar eclipse during full moon?
A solar eclipse can only happen when the Moon goes between the Earth and the Sun, and that is at new moon. And for a lunar eclipse, the Moon must get into Earth's shadow; that means it must be opposite to the Sun and that means full moon.
What is the only lunar phasae in which a lunar eclipse can occur?
A lunar eclipse can only occur at Full Moon.Technically, the central moment of the eclipse must be the precise moment of Full Moon.
Does lunar eclipse only at night?
Yes. A lunar eclipse can only take place at Full Moon. The Full Moon rises at sunset, and sets at sunrise. So the sun must be down during the lunar eclipse.
Where must earth be for a lunar eclipse to occur?
The Earth must be between the Sun and the Moon.
What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
When the sun and moon are aligned, there are exceptionally strong gravitational forces, causing very high and very low tides which are called spring tides, though they have nothing to do with the season. Spring tides occur at new moon and full moon, while neap tides occur during quarter phases of the moon.
Why does a lunar eclipse occur on a full moon night?
The Moon must enter Earth's shadow, and therefore it must be opposite to the Sun in the sky.
During which lunar phase can a solar eclipse occur?
Full Moon.That's when the Moon is directly across from the sun, allowing the moon sun and earth to be in a straight line causing the eclipse (with the earth in the middle of course). Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses are when the Moon is ALMOST, but not quite, exactly lined up with the Sun and the Earth.Full moon Full moon
