what is the moon phase for solar and lunar eclipses?

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what is the moon phase for solar and lunar eclipses?

2007-02-20 11:19:15 · 2 answers · asked by Isuck,Usuck,Weallsuck 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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In a Solar eclipse, the moon gets between the Earth and the Sun. Therefore the lit side of the moon is furthest away from us, so the phase must be "new".

In a lunar eclipse, the moon passes behind the Earth. Therefore the lit side is closest to us and so the moon must be "full".

2007-02-20 11:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

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2007-02-20 20:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋