Which of the following describes the main difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?A. how often the eclipses occurB. where you can see the eclipse fromC. which heavenly body is casting the shadowD. how small or large the heavenly body appears
Question
Which of the following describes the main difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?A. how often the eclipses occurB. where you can see the eclipse fromC. which heavenly body is casting the shadowD. how small or large the heavenly body appears
Solution
The main difference between a solar and lunar eclipse is "C. which heavenly body is casting the shadow". In a solar eclipse, the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth. In a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon, and casting a shadow on the Moon.
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