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Total solar eclipse: The moon completely covers the sun, blocking all direct sunlight and turning day into night for a short period of time.

Total lunar eclipse: Earth's shadow falls on the moon, causing the moon to turn a red or orange color.

Partial solar eclipse: The moon covers only part of the sun, creating a crescent shape in the sky.

Partial lunar eclipse: Only a portion of the moon passes through Earth's shadow, causing part of the moon to darken.