Question

There are two types of eclipses. Define each term:
solar eclipse -
lunar eclipse -

Answer 1

Solar eclipse: When the sun gets covered by the moon because of its perfect orbit.

Lunar eclipse: When the moon moves into the earth’s shadow.

Answer 2

solar- when the sun moon and earth are equally aligned meaning it has a shadow cast blocking sunlight

lunar- when the moon moves into the earth's shadow. it can only happen when the moon sun and earth are very close aligned and needs to have a full moon