Question

1. what is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse? a lunar eclipse occurs once a month, and a solar eclipse occurs once a year. a solar eclipse only happens during the moons waxing phase, and a lunar eclipse only happens during the moons waning phases. a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind earth and into earths shadow. a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind earth and into earths shadow. a lunar eclipse occurs when the sun is behind the moon. a solar eclipse occurs when the sun is behind the moon.

Explanation:

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, and the moon passes into Earth's shadow. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light. The frequency and moon - phase statements in the other options are incorrect.

Answer:

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind Earth and into Earth's shadow. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and Earth.