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During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

A
first quarter

B
full

C
last quarter

D
new

User Ray Womack
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full moon
A lunar eclipse can occur only at full moon. A total lunar eclipse can happen only when the sun, Earth and moon are perfectly lined up — anything less than perfection creates a partial lunar eclipse or no eclipse at all.
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