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A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the Earth's shadow.
Eclipses can only happen during a full moon.
The tilt of the Moon's orbit affects the frequency of eclipses.
Solar eclipses can only be viewed from certain locations on Earth.
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A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, so it looks darkened. Other options are incorrect because The idea that Earth blocks the Sun and Moon is a mix‑up; Thinking eclipses only happen during a full Moon ignores that solar eclipses occur at new Moons.
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Solar and lunar eclipses occur due to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, leading to shadows being cast on either the Earth or the Moon. The phenomenon is a result of the Moon's orbit being tilted with respect to Earth's orbit, causing occasional alignments that result in eclipses.
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Solar and lunar eclipses occur due to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, leading to shadows being cast on either the Earth or the Moon. The phenomenon is a result of the Moon's orbit being tilted with respect to Earth's orbit, causing occasional alignments that result in eclipses.
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