It seems that a solar eclipse happened in 30AD and 52AD.
2006-09-25 07:31:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
A solar eclipse can only happen at a new moon (the opposite of a full moon).
A solar eclipse happens when the moon is between the earth and the sun, the shadow of the moon on the earth is the area where the eclipse is visible.
2006-09-25 07:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by andalucia 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Solar and Lunar eclipses both need the Sun, Earth and Moon to be in a straight line. A solar eclipse requires the Moon to be between the Earth and the Sun. This is also the definition of a new moon. New moons do not always produce eclipses because thing arent quite in a straight line. A Lunar eclipse means the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon. This the definition of a full moon. The moon takes about 29 days to orbit the Earth. All this means that there is always a new moon on the day of a solar eclipse. There is always a full moon about 2 weeks before and after a solar eclipse. There is always a full moon on the day of a lunar eclipse and there is always a new moon about 2 weeks before and after a lunar eclipse.
2006-09-25 07:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Pretzels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 30AD and 52AD are 22 years apart, but your question has nothing to do with these events. A full moon is caused by the moon being on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. During a Solar Eclipse, the Sun and Moon have to be on the same side of the earth.
2006-09-25 07:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because a solar eclipse happens when the moon has come between the earth & the sun.....you see the dark side of the moon as it's blocking the sun from us. a full moon can only occur when the two are away from each other & the moon is at a position where we can see the side that the sun's rays are able to shine completely on. I'd draw a diagram for you if I could (i love drawing!) but I don't think that'd be possible on here.
2006-09-25 07:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is obviously impossible if you think about it. In a solar eclipse the moon is directly blocking our view of the sun. At full moon the sun is shining on the full face(directly towards us) of the moon so ...the moon has to be on the other side of the Earth. An eclipse is just a special case of a new moon......so your asking if there can be a new moon and a full moon at the same time.
2006-09-25 07:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the Moon has to be between the Earth and the Sun for a solar eclipse (you are looking at the shadow side of the Moon).
During a full moon, the Moon is on the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun.
2006-09-25 07:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Only a lunar eclipse can happen on the same day as a full Moon. Solar eclipses happen only on days of the new Moon.
2006-09-25 09:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A solar eclipse can only happen with a new moon,because of the rotation and revolution of the moon. It is respective to the earths rotation and how the earth revolves around the sun.
2006-09-25 07:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by lyvk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because when there is a full moon, the moon is on the opposite side of the sun, in repspect to the earth. so the sun is on one side of the earth and the moon is on the other. there is no way that the moon can block the sunlight if they are on opposite sides of the earth.
the moon would have to be in the "new moon" phase in order for an eclipse to occur.
2006-09-25 07:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No a solar eclipse occurs at new moon.
2006-09-25 07:34:41 · answer #10 · answered by christopher N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋