The eclipse of the Moon and the eclipse of the Sun phenomena

Eclipse of the Moon

Occurs when the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the Moon

Duration of the eclipse of the Moon

Happens for several hours

Positions of the Moon, Earth & Sun during eclipse of the Moon

Positions of the Moon, Earth & Sun during eclipse of the Sun

Total eclipse of the Moon

The whole Moon is in the area of the Earth's shadow that is totally dark

Partial eclipse of the Moon

Part of the Moon is in the area of the Earth's shadow that is partially dark

Total eclipse of the Sun

The entire Sun is blocked by the Moon and can only be seen from the area of the Moon's shadow that is totally dark

Partial eclipse of the Sun

The Sun is partly blocked by the Moon. The Sun can only be seen from the area of the Moon's shadow that is partially dark