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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 all or part of 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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What phase of the Moon is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

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A lunar eclipse only happens during a full moon.

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What phase of the Moon is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

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A solar eclipse only happens during a new moon.

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Where must you be to see a total solar eclipse?

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You must be in the path of the Moon's shadow on Earth.

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What is the Earth's shadow?

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The Earth's shadow is the area behind the Earth where sunlight is blocked, which can cause a lunar eclipse.

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What is the Moon's shadow?

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The Moon's shadow is the area on Earth where the Sun's light is blocked by the Moon during a solar eclipse.

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What are the two types of solar eclipses?

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The two types of solar eclipses are total solar eclipses and partial solar eclipses.

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What are the two types of lunar eclipses?

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The two types of lunar eclipses are total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses.

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What happens during a total solar eclipse?

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During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely covers the Sun, and the Sun's corona becomes visible.