Question

Differentiate between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.

Answer 1

The difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse:

Solar eclipse	Lunar eclipse
It occurs when the moon appears in between the sun and the earth.	It occurs when the earth appears in between the moon and the sun.
In this case, the moon totally or partially blocks the sunlight for a few minutes.	In this case, the earth shadows the moon totally or partially for an hour or so.
It occurs once in 18 months.	It occurs twice a year.
It occurs during the day time.	It occurs during the nights.
It can be seen only from a few places.	It can be seen in many places.
It occurs on a new moon day.	It occurs on a full moon day.