Solar and Lunar Eclipse--

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What phase of the moon must the moon be in for a lunar eclipse to occur?

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Full Moon

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What phase of the moon must it be for a solar eclipse to occur?

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New Moon

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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True or False: A solar eclipse can only happen during the day.

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True

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True or False: A lunar eclipse can only happen at night.

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True

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs during the day when the moon blocks the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs at night when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What are the two types of solar eclipses?

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Total solar eclipse and partial solar eclipse.

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What are the two types of lunar eclipses?

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Total lunar eclipse and partial lunar eclipse.

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During which eclipse can you see the Sun's corona?

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During a total solar eclipse.