During which moon phases can eclipses happen? (choose all correct answers)New moonLast quarterFirst quarterWaxing gibbousWaning crescentFull moon
Question
During which moon phases can eclipses happen? (choose all correct answers)New moonLast quarterFirst quarterWaxing gibbousWaning crescentFull moon
Solution
Eclipses can only occur during the New Moon and Full Moon phases.
During a New Moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, which can result in a solar eclipse. This happens when the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching Earth.
During a Full Moon, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, which can result in a lunar eclipse. This happens when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
So, the correct answers are New Moon and Full Moon.
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