Lunar eclipse
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A lunar eclipse is an astronomical event which occurs when the Earth blocks out the Moon's view of the Sun. Eclipses of the moon happen once or twice a year and can only occur when the moon is at its full moon phase [1].
Observing Lunar Eclipses
Unlike a solar eclipse, where accidental glimpses of the sun can cause damage to the eye, a lunar eclipse poses no danger to its viewers. In a lunar eclipse, the shadow of the earth slowly moves across the surface of the moon. The moon either partially passes through the shadow of the earth or moves entirely into its shadow, in which case the phenomenon is known as a total eclipse. During a total eclipse, the moon gives off a reddish-brown or orange light, which is caused by the sunlight being bent through the earth’s atmosphere. The red components of the light are most likely to reach the moon, giving it its distinct color [2].
References
- ↑ Our Created Moon by Don DeYoung and John Whitcomb, Pg. 32, 2003
- ↑ Philip's Complete Guide to Stargazing by Robin Scagell, Pg. 95, 2006
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