Question

Differenciate Between Solar And Lunar Eclipse

Answer 1

Solar Eclipses usually occur once in 18 months, while Lunar Eclipses occurs twice a year. As compared to a solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse is more widely visible from different places on Earth. A solar eclipse occurs during the day, and usually on a new moon day, while lunar eclipses occur during the full moon night.

Answer 2

Solar Eclipses usually occur once in 18 months, while Lunar Eclipses occurs twice a year.

As compared to a solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse is more widely visible from different places on Earth.

A solar eclipse occurs during the day, and usually on a new moon day, while lunar eclipses occur during the full moon night.

While it is unsafe to view the solar eclipse through naked eyes, and you need protective glasses, the lunar eclipses are perfectly safe to view with naked eyes.