Question

which statements about eclipses are true? check all that apply. earth’s shadow creates a solar eclipse. a total lunar eclipse has a reddish color. the moon moves between earth and the sun during a solar eclipse. a lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon. during a partial solar eclipse, half of the moon is covered by earth. a solar eclipse occurs during a full moon.

Explanation:

• In a total lunar eclipse, sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere gives the moon a reddish - hue.
• For a solar eclipse, the moon's position between Earth and the Sun blocks the Sun's light.
• Lunar eclipses happen when the Earth is between the Sun and the full - moon, casting its shadow on the moon. Earth's shadow creates a lunar eclipse, not a solar eclipse. During a partial solar eclipse, part of the Sun is obscured by the moon, not the Earth covering the moon. Solar eclipses occur during a new moon, not a full moon.

Answer:

• B. A total lunar eclipse has a reddish color.
• C. The moon moves between Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.
• D. A lunar eclipse occurs during a full moon.