What is a solar eclipse and how does it happen? What is a lunar eclipse and how does it occur?
Understand the Problem
The question involves describing the phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses, focusing on how these events occur and what positions of celestial bodies are involved.
Answer
Moon blocks the Sun; Earth is between Moon and Sun.
The final answer is: Solar eclipses happen when the Moon blocks the view of the Sun. Lunar eclipses occur during a full Moon when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: Solar eclipses happen when the Moon blocks the view of the Sun. Lunar eclipses occur during a full Moon when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
More Information
A solar eclipse occurs only during a new moon, while a lunar eclipse happens during a full moon due to specific alignments.
Tips
Ensure to differentiate which celestial body blocks the view in each type of eclipse.
Sources
- Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses | NASA Space Place - spaceplace.nasa.gov
- Solar and lunar eclipses, explained - Britannica - britannica.com
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