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Lunar eclipse:
The moon in its orbit passes through the earth's shadow. The illuminated side
of the moon turns dark for a few hours.
Solar eclipse:
The shadow of the moon in its orbit falls on the earth's surface. A small area
on the earth's day side turns dark for a few minutes.
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What happens on eclipse?
An eclipse is a shadow. A solar eclipse is the Moon's shadow on the Earth, and a Lunar eclipse is the Earth's shadow on the Moon.
Compare a solar eclipse to a lunar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to cover the Moon. Solar eclipses are visible during the day, while lunar eclipses are visible at night.
What is the difference between a lunar and solar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth.
When do the solar and the lunar eclipse occurs in 2013?
Eclipses of 2013: --------------------- April 25 - partial lunar eclipse May 10 - annular solar eclipse May 25 - penumbral lunar eclipse October 18 - penumbral lunar eclipse November 3 - hybrid solar eclipse
What is the difference between a lunar and solor eclipse?
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon crosses in front of the Sun, while with a lunar eclipse the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon so the Moon goes dark. You can only see a solar eclipse in daytime, while you can only see a lunar eclipse at night-time.
