Differentiate between a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

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The differences between the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse are as follows:
Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse
1. Solar eclipse is formed when the moon comes in between the sun and earth. 1. Lunar eclipse is formed when the earth comes in between the sun and moon.
2. The earth is hidden by the shadow of the moon. 2. The moon is hidden by the shadow of the earth.
3. It happens in new moon phase. 3. It happens in full moon phase.
4. It is formed during day-time. 4. It is formed during night-time.
5. The eyes get severely affected if we see a solar eclipse with naked eyes. 5. The eyes are not affected if we see a lunar eclipse with naked eyes.

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Solar eclipse	Lunar eclipse
1. Solar eclipse is formed when the moon comes in between the sun and earth.	1. Lunar eclipse is formed when the earth comes in between the sun and moon.
2. The earth is hidden by the shadow of the moon.	2. The moon is hidden by the shadow of the earth.
3. It happens in new moon phase.	3. It happens in full moon phase.
4. It is formed during day-time.	4. It is formed during night-time.
5. The eyes get severely affected if we see a solar eclipse with naked eyes.	5. The eyes are not affected if we see a lunar eclipse with naked eyes.