distinguish between solar and lunar eclipse
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Solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) Lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan)
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in between the earth and the sun. A lunar eclipse happens when the earth passes in between the moon and the sun.
During a solar eclipse, the moon partially or fully hides the sun’s rays for a few minutes. During a lunar eclipse, the earth’s shade partially or fully hides the moon for a brief period of time.
Happens once in 18 months. Occurs two times in a year.
The three types of solar eclipses are total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular solar eclipse. The three types of lunar eclipses are total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse and a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Solar eclipse is seen from few places only. Lunar eclipses are spotted from many places.
Happens during a day Occurs during nights
A solar eclipse happens on a new moon day. A lunar eclipse happens on a full moon day.
It is not safe to see a solar eclipse through naked eyes. You need protective glasses to avoid any harm to the eyes. It is perfectly safe to see a lunar eclipse with naked eyes. You do not need any protective covering to view it.
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Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, leaving a moving region of shadow on Earth's surface.
Lunar eclipses occur when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. The shadow of the Moon sweeps over the surface of Earth.