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Lunar Eclipse

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Lunar eclipse
Moon moves within the shadow of Earth
Only occurs during the full-Moon phase
For any eclipse to take place, the Moon must be in the plane of the ecliptic at the time of new- or full-Moon phase

Because the Moon’s orbit is inclined about 5 degrees to the plane of the ecliptic, during most of the times of new and full Moon the Moon is above or below the plane, and no eclipse can occur
The usual number of eclipses is four per yea
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