A lunar eclipse can only happen during a:
A) new moon.
B) equinox.
C) full moon.
D) perigee.
E) aphelion.

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A lunar eclipse can only happen during a full moon when the moon passes through Earth's shadow. During a new moon, the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun and does not pass through the Earth's shadow. Equinoxes and perigee/aphelion are not directly related to lunar eclipses.

A Lunar Eclipse Can Only Happen During A