Solar and Lunar Eclipses Quick Check

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Alignment for a solar or lunar eclipse?

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Solar

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Is this alignment for a solar or a lunar eclipse?

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Lunar

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If each month has a full moon, why is there not also an eclipse each month?

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The moon's orbit is tilted

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Which moon phase do lunar eclipses occur?

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Full Moon

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When can a solar eclipse occur?

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During a new moon

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What causes a lunar eclipse?

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Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

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What causes a solar eclipse?

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The Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth

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Which type of eclipse has a New Moon?

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solar eclipse

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Which type of eclipse has a Full moon?

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lunar eclipse