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True
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False
Understanding the Answer
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Answer
True. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, which only occurs when the Moon is in the new moon phase, directly behind the Sun from Earth's point of view. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, which can only happen when the Moon is opposite the Sun in the sky, i. e. , during a full moon.
Detailed Explanation
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between Earth and Sun, which only occurs at the new moon phase. Other options are incorrect because The idea that eclipses can happen at any moon phase is a common misconception.
Key Concepts
Eclipse mechanics
Phases of the Moon
Celestial alignment
Topic
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Difficulty
hard level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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