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What are a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, Moon and Earth align and the earth casts a shadow on the moon, while a solar eclipse is when the Moon is in front of the Earth and the sun is shining on the moon putting a crescent-like shape on the Earth until they are completely aligned.
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