Tuesday, December 4, 2012

What are lunar eclipses and solar eclipses?


Question by lqy9788: What are lunar eclipses and solar eclipses?
I am doing a venn diagram of this. Also check out my other question (What are some similarities and differences between a lunar and solar eclipses?). I really need help. I am spending 24/7 onthis stuff.


Best answer:
Answer by stupsmithSolar eclipse - when the moon is between the sun and the earth causing a shadow on the earth, blocking out the sun

Lunar eclipse - when the earth is between the sun and the moon, blocking light geting to the moon.

I think this is correct. hope it helps

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