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What happens when the moon is directly behind the Earth?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow).

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User Rafak
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Other answer is false, that’s when it’s the other way around

The moon will be completely dark since the earth blocks all sunlight
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