What Is the Difference Between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

A solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks the sun, like a giant cookie covering a tiny light bulb. A lunar eclipse happens when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon, like a shadow swallowing a glowing ball. During a solar eclipse, it gets dark during the day, like nightfall in the middle of the day. During a lunar eclipse, the moon can turn red, like a giant blood orange in the sky.