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What is an Eclipse? When and why eclipses do happen?


Eclipse

An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body moves into the shadow of another heavenly body completely or partially such as a moon or planet.

Eclipses
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There are two types of eclipse
  • Lunar Eclipse
  • Solar eclipse

Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun Read More....

Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun Read More....


Why do solar and lunar eclipses happens?

  1. lunar eclipse
    • A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon enters the Earth's shadow.
  2. Solar eclipse
    • A solar eclipse happens when the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth.


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