Ammon – Lunar eclipses and solar eclipses are astronomical events that occur when the Moon is in the Earth's shadow or when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, respectively. The differences between them can be summarized as follows:
Difference between lunar eclipse and solar eclipse:
1. Phase:
– Lunar Eclipse: Occurs only during full moon phase.
– Solar Eclipse: Occurs only during new phase.
2. Duration:
– Lunar eclipse: It will last for about 6 hours.
– Solar eclipse: It lasts about 7.5 minutes.
3. Areas Covered:
– Lunar Eclipse: Covers all parts of the night hemisphere.
– Solar Eclipse: Covers only the dark area.
4. Seeing with the naked eye:
– Lunar Eclipse: This can be seen safely with the naked eye.
– Solar Eclipse: A person must wear special glasses while viewing it.
5. Repetition of Event:
Lunar Eclipse: Occurs approximately once every 3 years.
– Solar eclipse: A total eclipse occurs once in 360 years.
6. Categories:
– Lunar eclipse: includes total, partial and penumbra.
– Solar eclipse: includes total, partial, annular and hybrid.
7. Conditions for its occurrence:
– Lunar Eclipse: When the Moon is in an appropriate phase it is located at one of the points of intersection of its orbit with the Earth's orbit.
– Solar Eclipse: It occurs when the Moon is in an appropriate phase and appears in an appropriate part of the Earth.
In general, lunar eclipses are frequent and can be safely viewed with the naked eye, while solar eclipses are a rare occurrence and require special viewing precautions.
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