With the help of a diagram explain

1). Solar Eclipse.

2). Lunar Eclipse

Solar eclipse is the eclipse of the sun. It happens when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun in a straight line. The sun is partially or completely blocked by the moon. Solar eclipse can occur during a new moon only.
 
Moon eclipse or lunar eclipse is the eclipse of the moon. It happens when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon in a straight line. The shadow of earth hides the moon. It can happen during a full moon phase only.
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