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Because during a new moon the moon is in the same direction as the sun, sometimes they become perfectly alined thus making a solar eclipse.

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Solar eclipses happen only at new moon because that is when the Moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on Earth. This alignment allows the Moon to partially or completely block out the Sun's light, resulting in a solar eclipse.

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Which moon phase do solar eclipses happen?

Solar eclipses happen during the new moon phase, when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sunlight.


What phase is the moon in when there is a solar eclipses?

This can only happen at new moon.


When do solar eclipses take place?

A solar eclipse can only happen at new moon - but they don't happen at every new moon.


Why and when do the lunar and solar eclipses occur?

Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. Solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching Earth. Lunar eclipses can only happen during a full moon, while solar eclipses can only occur during a new moon.


in solar eclipses When is the only time a solar eclipses can happen?

When the moon is very nearly on-line between the centers of the Sun and Earth. (That will also be the time of 'New Moon'.)


What phases the moon is in during a lunar eclipse?

Lunar eclipses always occur at the full moon, while solar eclipses can only happen during a new moon. thats a horrible answer , you could get that from watching twilight once.


Do solar eclipse occur at the full moon or the new moon?

Solar eclipses only happen on New moons when the moon is exactly in orbit between the Sun and the Earth.


What is the only lunar phase during which a solar eclipse can occur?

A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon, which is the only lunar phase when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun.


What is the face in which a solar eclipse can happen?

A solar eclipse can only happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth. This alignment can create different types of solar eclipses, such as total, partial, or annular eclipses, depending on the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.


Do planets with moons have eclipses as often as earth?

Planets with moons may indeed have Earth-like eclipses. Eclipses happen when moon orbital plane intersects with planet orbital plane with respect to its star. Eclipses can only happen however if angular diameter of the moon is similar to (or greater than) angular diameter of star as seen from planet's surface, which is quite a rare condition. In the whole Solar System moon-eclipses only happen on Earth.


Can solar eclipses occur only when the Moon is new?

Yes


Does someone see a sorlar eclipse when someone sees a harvest moon?

No. Harvest Moons are full, while solar eclipses can only happen at the new moon.