What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a new moon?

In 2018, there are 13 full moons and 12 new moons, but only 5 eclipses - 2 lunar and 3 solar. read more

Lunar Eclipse occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon in such a way that it blocks the sun’s rays completely from reaching the moon. New moon is the phase of the moon during its monthly orbit when the moon lies between the sun and the earth. read more

• New moon is one of the phases of the moon. Lunar eclipse is when the earth’s shadow temporarily covers the moon. read more

Similarly, it is only a lunar eclipse when there is a full moon (which occurs when the Moon is furthest from the Sun) and the Moon is simultaneously crossing the node line. Conclusion So now you know more about solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and what makes them different from a new moon. read more