Question

Which statement best summarizes the differences between lunar and solar eclipses?

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A.
A lunar eclipse occurs during a new moon phase; a solar eclipse occurs during a full moon phase.

B.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon; a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth.

C.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks light from the sun; a solar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks light from the sun.

D.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth; a solar eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow falls on the moon.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A

Explanation: because i took the test

Answer 2

D.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth; a solar eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow falls on the moon.

Step-by-step explanation:

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly or very closely aligned with Earth between the other two, and only on the night of a full moon. The type and length of a lunar eclipse depend on the Moon's proximity to either node of its orbit.

A lunar eclipse is visible from any place at night. In case of a horizontal eclipse, the hue of the moon is orangish it happens at the juncture of sunrise and sunset, and visible only in a few places. It is safe to look at the moon during an eclipse with your naked eye. A solar eclipse, on the other hand, may be visible from certain areas of the Earth, and last for only a few minutes.