{"id":29058,"date":"2024-02-22T08:20:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29058"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:15:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T10:15:24","slug":"eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Eclipses &#8211; Solar and Lunar &#8211; UPSC World Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eclipses are interesting and commonly occurring astronomical events. They come in various types and have different sub-categories. In this discussion, we will explore the details of eclipses. The term &#8220;eclipse&#8221; finds its origin in ancient Greek, where it means &#8220;abandonment&#8221; or &#8220;darkening of a heavenly body.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef2a9a405de\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef2a9a405de\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#SOLAR_ECLIPSE\" title=\"SOLAR ECLIPSE\">SOLAR ECLIPSE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Total_Solar_Eclipse\" title=\"Total Solar Eclipse:\">Total Solar Eclipse:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Annular_Solar_Eclipse\" title=\"Annular Solar Eclipse:\">Annular Solar Eclipse:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Partial_Solar_Eclipse\" title=\"Partial Solar Eclipse:\">Partial Solar Eclipse:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Hybrid_Solar_Eclipse\" title=\"Hybrid Solar Eclipse:\">Hybrid Solar Eclipse:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#LUNAR_ECLIPSE\" title=\"LUNAR ECLIPSE\">LUNAR ECLIPSE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Heres_how_a_lunar_eclipse_unfolds\" title=\"Here&#8217;s how a lunar eclipse unfolds:\">Here&#8217;s how a lunar eclipse unfolds:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Total_Lunar_Eclipse\" title=\"Total Lunar Eclipse&nbsp;\">Total Lunar Eclipse&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Partial_Lunar_Eclipse\" title=\"Partial Lunar Eclipse\">Partial Lunar Eclipse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Penumbral_Eclipse\" title=\"Penumbral Eclipse\">Penumbral Eclipse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#1_What_causes_a_solar_eclipse\" title=\"1. What causes a solar eclipse?\">1. What causes a solar eclipse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#2_How_often_do_solar_eclipses_occur\" title=\"2. How often do solar eclipses occur?\">2. How often do solar eclipses occur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#3_Why_doesnt_a_solar_eclipse_happen_every_month_during_the_new_moon_phase\" title=\"3. Why doesn&#8217;t a solar eclipse happen every month during the new moon phase?\">3. Why doesn&#8217;t a solar eclipse happen every month during the new moon phase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#4_What_is_a_lunar_eclipse_and_how_does_it_occur\" title=\"4. What is a lunar eclipse and how does it occur?\">4. What is a lunar eclipse and how does it occur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#5_How_often_do_lunar_eclipses_occur\" title=\"5. How often do lunar eclipses occur?\">5. How often do lunar eclipses occur?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/eclipses-solar-and-lunar-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOLAR_ECLIPSE\"><\/span>SOLAR ECLIPSE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A solar eclipse occurs when the <strong>Moon passes between the Sun and Earth<\/strong>, causing the Sun&#8217;s light to be fully or partially blocked in certain areas on Earth. There are different types of solar eclipses:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/L3hodADp6UA-WS7Sgz7hTEtwCbEnbZYLSl8tYjPJak7k8Nm5Id1neQ2-TXELeTmFVE6MOm5Q2Sh5HjMr49APxuCeJjdG7DZOgo_Lbou29QspwJ79_lk0ya7aXqIXPioRqm07A45oA8UoC5tLf5WFbzk\" alt=\"SOLAR ECLIPSE\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>SOLAR ECLIPSE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Solar_Eclipse\"><\/span>Total Solar Eclipse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During a total solar eclipse, the <strong>New Moon comes between the Sun and Earth<\/strong> and casts the darkest part of its shadow, called the<strong> umbra<\/strong>, on Earth.<\/li><li>This results in a complete covering of the Sun&#8217;s disk, and the sky becomes as dark as night.<\/li><li>At the maximum point of the eclipse (midpoint of totality), the sky darkens, and temperatures can drop.<\/li><li>Only the Sun&#8217;s corona, its outer atmosphere, is visible during a total solar eclipse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annular_Solar_Eclipse\"><\/span>Annular Solar Eclipse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An annular solar eclipse occurs when the<strong> Moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth while passing between the Sun and Earth<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Because of the greater distance, the Moon appears smaller and does not completely cover the Sun.<\/li><li>This creates a<strong> ring-like appearance<\/strong>, where the dark disk of the Moon is surrounded by the bright ring of the Sun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partial_Solar_Eclipse\"><\/span>Partial Solar Eclipse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A partial solar eclipse takes place when th<strong>e Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly aligned<\/strong>. In this scenario, <em>only a portion of the Sun&#8217;s surface appears to be covered by the Moon, resulting in a crescent shape<\/em>.<\/li><li>People outside the Moon&#8217;s inner shadow area during a total or annular eclipse observe a partial solar eclipse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hybrid_Solar_Eclipse\"><\/span>Hybrid Solar Eclipse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Earth&#8217;s curved surface can lead to a shifting eclipse type as the Moon&#8217;s shadow moves across the planet. This unique situation is referred to as a hybrid solar eclipse.<\/li><li>It may transition between annular and total eclipses as it progresses across different regions.<\/li><li>These various solar eclipse types create captivating astronomical events that capture the attention of people around the world.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/n_CeYUEGukXN9ADBjx55_7eX-SlunmcsEEYE_HsfSBvIiQogc1Uc0ghmriP99RgY_1LzbLFQKRJrvC_xVAjZjsPKGV5JkUcR3mpsAvGZx5Ct4C2xP9WF1zsJ9FyvDl2QX2wMZMsDO41qwH2cj-XAhRs\" alt=\"Solar Eclipse\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>Solar Eclipse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LUNAR_ECLIPSE\"><\/span>LUNAR ECLIPSE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lunar eclipse occurs when the<strong> Moon moves into the Earth&#8217;s shadow<\/strong>. For a lunar eclipse to happen, the <strong>Earth must be positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon<\/strong>, and this celestial event can only take place during a<strong> full Moon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/9qf5EQ0cgFcEhKw5clRO8pgXEk-bbO2lktLLgvlDjigQTaGZAfqnkIp-oTE4YaFipcU6_NNxW6B6aEbyhak5D9I7s2PX11zTYQA6JyPb5wFV92hcI19pm0gEAe-FS12WPQ2wnTfGxnefd3OQUp89GaY\" alt=\"LUNAR ECLIPSE\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>LUNAR ECLIPSE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_how_a_lunar_eclipse_unfolds\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s how a lunar eclipse unfolds:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Penumbral Phase<\/strong>:&nbsp;<ul><li>The Moon first moves into the Earth&#8217;s penumbra, which is the outer part of the Earth&#8217;s shadow. During this phase, not all of the Sun&#8217;s light is completely blocked out. As a result, a portion of the Moon&#8217;s surface appears dimmer than during a typical full Moon.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Umbral Phase<\/strong><ul><li>Subsequently, the Moon progresses into the Earth&#8217;s umbra, which is the inner and darker part of the Earth&#8217;s shadow. In this phase, direct sunlight from the Sun is entirely blocked by the Earth, causing the only light illuminating the Moon&#8217;s surface to be light that has been refracted, or bent, by passing through the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Lunar_Eclipse\"><\/span>Total Lunar Eclipse&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It occurs when the<strong> Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon<\/strong>, causing its shadow to be cast upon the lunar surface. During this event, the entire lunar disk enters the Earth&#8217;s umbra, leading to a reddish appearance of the Moon, often referred to as a<strong> &#8220;Blood Moon.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Moon appears red during a Total Lunar Eclips<\/strong>e due to a phenomenon known as <strong>Rayleigh scattering.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rayleigh scattering <\/strong>is the scattering of light by particles in a medium without any change in its wavelength. This is the same reason why our sky appears blue. The Moon takes on this reddish hue because the only sunlight reaching it has passed through the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere. During this passage, the sunlight scatters as it interacts with dust or clouds in our atmosphere, producing the red coloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total lunar eclipses occur approximately once every year and a half, according to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partial_Lunar_Eclipse\"><\/span><strong>Partial Lunar Eclipse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It happens when <strong>there is an imperfect alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon<\/strong>. In this case, the Moon only partially enters the Earth&#8217;s umbra, and the shadow doesn&#8217;t completely cover the entire lunar surface. The shadow grows and then retreats without fully obscuring the Moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penumbral_Eclipse\"><\/span><strong>Penumbral Eclipse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It involves the <strong>Moon passing through the Earth&#8217;s penumbra,<\/strong> which is the faint, outer part of the Earth&#8217;s shadow. This results in only a subtle dimming of the Moon, often challenging to notice compared to the more dramatic total or partial lunar eclipse.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/UZzZ72tr66yvOxLH0q_upu3oOQgA8wW2uY4Xns83Z8z622KQUGnVME9Wc_fKaA9aKaknFo1hZ2pz1w2MnFdl0RPEHohXTtBi2Q5CdoBrpYvpJv79gGUUm_wnw3eUZNpOHZC3Gt2Mm36aLXp_aJInSYk\" alt=\"Total Lunar Eclipse\u00a0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>Total Lunar Eclipse&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_causes_a_solar_eclipse\"><\/span><strong>1. What causes a solar eclipse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun&#8217;s light. This happens only during a new moon when the three celestial bodies are aligned in a straight line.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_often_do_solar_eclipses_occur\"><\/span><strong>2. How often do solar eclipses occur?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Solar eclipses are relatively rare events, happening around two to five times per year somewhere on Earth. However, any given location may only experience a solar eclipse once every few years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_doesnt_a_solar_eclipse_happen_every_month_during_the_new_moon_phase\"><\/span><strong>3. Why doesn&#8217;t a solar eclipse happen every month during the new moon phase?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While a new moon occurs approximately once every month, a solar eclipse doesn&#8217;t happen every time because the Moon&#8217;s orbit is tilted slightly compared to the Earth&#8217;s orbit around the Sun. Thus, the alignment required for a solar eclipse doesn&#8217;t occur every new moon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_a_lunar_eclipse_and_how_does_it_occur\"><\/span><strong>4. What is a lunar eclipse and how does it occur?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. This occurs during a full moon when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned in a straight line.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_often_do_lunar_eclipses_occur\"><\/span><strong>5. How often do lunar eclipses occur?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lunar eclipses are more common than solar eclipses. On average, there are about two to four lunar eclipses every year. 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