Question

question 5
when is a lunar eclipse likely to occur?
a. during the new moon lunar phase
b. during the third quarter lunar phase
c. when the moon passes between earth and the sun
d. when earth passes between the sun and the moon

Explanation:

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon. This alignment causes Earth's shadow to fall on the moon.

• Option A: New moon phase is when the moon is between Earth and the sun (solar eclipse context, not lunar).
• Option B: Third - quarter phase is not the alignment for a lunar eclipse.
• Option C: Moon between Earth and sun is solar eclipse setup.
• Option D: Earth between sun and moon is correct for lunar eclipse.

Answer:

D. when Earth passes between the sun and the moon