A lunar eclipse can occur only on the night of a ____.

full moon

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new moon

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half moon

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first quarter moon

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Solution

The correct option is A full moon
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on th Moon.

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1. Solar eclipse occurs during a new moon phase.
2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon phase.

During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

A solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day.

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