Asked by justin
During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?
full moon
third quarter
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
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Full moon.
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon so Earth's shadow falls on the Moon — which can only occur at full moon (and only when the Moon is near an orbital node).
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon so Earth's shadow falls on the Moon — which can only occur at full moon (and only when the Moon is near an orbital node).
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