1. Lunar eclipse
2. Solar eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
When the moon is in the penumbra or partially in umbra, it causes the partial lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipse occurs on the full moon.
Solar Eclipse
When the light of the sun is blocked completely by the moon, it is known as the total solar eclipse. From the point 'A' in the figure, the total solar eclipse is seen. When the light of the sun is blocked partially by the moon, it is a partial solar eclipse. It is seen from the points 'B' and 'C' in the figure.
At a particular place of the earth, a total solar eclipse repeats after 360 years and its lasts maximum for 8 minutes only.
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