| Lunar eclipse | Solar eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Lined up | Sun – Earth – Moon | Sun – Moon – Earth |
| Moon phase | Full moon | New moon |
| Whose shadow? | Earth’s shadow on the Moon | Moon’s shadow on Earth |
| Who can see it? | Everyone on the night side | Only a narrow path (total) |
| How long (total)? | Up to about 1 hr 40 min | A few minutes |
| Safe to watch? | Yes, with bare eyes | Only with eclipse glasses |