When do total lunar eclipses occur?(1 point)
Responses
every month during the new moon
every month during the new moon
infrequently during the new moon
infrequently during the new moon
every month during the full moon
every month during the full moon
infrequently during the full moon
infrequently during the full moon
infrequently during the full moon
Total lunar eclipses occur infrequently during the full moon.
Total lunar eclipses do not occur every month. They occur infrequently during the full moon. To understand when a total lunar eclipse occurs, we need to consider the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to pass through the Earth's shadow. This alignment can only happen when the Moon is in its full phase, as that is when it is opposite the Sun in the sky.
However, even during a full moon, a total lunar eclipse does not occur every time. The reason for this is that the Moon's orbit is slightly tilted relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This means that most of the time, the Moon passes just above or below the Earth's shadow during a full moon, resulting in a partial lunar eclipse or no eclipse at all.
So, total lunar eclipses occur infrequently during the full moon. It is important to check the lunar calendar or consult astronomical resources to know the specific dates and times for upcoming total lunar eclipses.