Lunar eclipse occurs on__________?
Correct answer: B. Full Moon
- A. New Moon
- B. Full Moon
- C. Half Moon
- D. Quarter Moon
Explanation
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and Moon, placing the Moon in Earth's shadow. This alignment is possible only at or near the full-moon phase.
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