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The Difference Between Solar And Lunar Eclipses

An eclipse is a uncommon occurrence that provides a remarkable view into how the earth and moon interact with the sun. There are two types of eclipses that can be seen from the earth, the solar and the lunar eclipse.

Lunar Eclipse – A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth stands directly between the sun and the moon. This blocks the suns rays from hitting the moon. The moon, http://nineplanets.org/luna.html, of course, has no source of light other then the sun reflecting off Read the rest of this entry »