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What is the difference in a Lunar Eclipse and a Cresent Moon?

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What is the difference in a Lunar Eclipse and a Cresent Moon?

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A crescent moon is just you seeing a tiny bit of the day side of the moon (the night side is dark). It is part of the normal cycle of lunar phases. A lunar eclipse happens when the earth’s shadow covers the moon. This is a rare event when the sun, earth, and moon, all line up straight.