Lunar and Solar Eclipse

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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 happens when the Earth comes between the Moon and the Sun, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Solar Eclipse?

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The position is Moon--Earth--Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Lunar Eclipse?

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The position is Sun--Earth--Moon.

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At which moon phase does a Lunar Eclipse occur?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs during the Full Moon phase.

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What covers the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse?

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Earth's shadow covers the Moon during a Lunar Eclipse.

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What covers the Sun during a Solar Eclipse?

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The Moon covers the Sun during a Solar Eclipse.

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.

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What is the term for the shadow cast by the Earth during a Lunar Eclipse?

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The shadow cast by the Earth is called the umbra.

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What is the term for the shadow cast by the Moon during a Solar Eclipse?

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The shadow cast by the Moon is called the penumbra.