Asked by kj
The positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun affect observable events in space, such as moon phases, eclipses, and tides. Which alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth results in a lunar eclipse?
Sun-Earth-Moon
Sun-Moon-Earth
Earth-Sun-Moon
Earth-Moon-S
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Sun-Earth-Moon.
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon, so Earth's shadow falls on the Moon (this can only occur at full moon when the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra or umbra).
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon, so Earth's shadow falls on the Moon (this can only occur at full moon when the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra or umbra).
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