A lunar eclipse occurs during a ___ moon when Earth is ___ between the moon and the Sun.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the conditions under which a lunar eclipse occurs, specifically involving the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Answer

full moon; positioned

The final answer is: A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun.

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The final answer is: A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon when Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun.

More Information

Lunar eclipses occur during a full moon when Earth's shadow covers the Moon. This positioning allows Earth to block sunlight from reaching the Moon, sometimes giving the Moon a reddish hue due to atmospheric scattering.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing a lunar eclipse with a solar eclipse, where the Moon is between the Sun and Earth.

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