You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because

Select one:

a. the moon's shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.

b. new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.

c. only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.

d. the moon's umbra only covers a small area on Earth's surface.

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Porkchop

Biology

22 July, 12:32

You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because

Select one:

a. the moon's shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.

b. new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.

c. only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.

d. the moon's umbra only covers a small area on Earth's surface.

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Natalia Case · Answer 1

Lunar eclipses are more wildly visible because Earth casts a much larger shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse than the moon casts on Earth during a solar eclipse. As a result, you are more likely to see a lunar eclipse than a solar!.; )