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Sometimes during their orbits, the moon and earth form a line with the sun. when this happens, an eclipse occurs. there are two kinds of eclipse - lunar and solar. can you identify them? Identify each eclipse seen here. then match the descriptions to the correct term/phrase.

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Certainly! Let's identify the two types of eclipses:

  1. Lunar Eclipse: This occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. A lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon when the celestial bodies align.

  2. Solar Eclipse: This occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Moon to cast a shadow on the Earth. A solar eclipse can only happen during a new moon when the celestial bodies align.

Here are the common descriptions associated for each type of eclipse:

Lunar Eclipse

  • Visible from anywhere on the night side of the Earth: Since the Earth is casting a shadow on the Moon, anyone who can see the Moon at that time can witness the eclipse.
  • Can occur only during a full moon: The alignment only takes place when the Moon is full.

Solar Eclipse

  • Visible only from a limited area on Earth: The shadow of the Moon only covers a small part of the Earth's surface.
  • Can occur only during a new moon: The alignment occurs when the Moon is in front of the Sun.

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