During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur ?

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A Full Moon
B New Moon
C Waxing crescent
D Waning crescent

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Answer: A. Full Moon

A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth comes exactly between the Sun and the Moon and blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. This line-up is possible only at full moon, when the Moon is on the side of Earth away from the Sun.

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During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur ?

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