Lunar Eclipses

Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon. This can only happen during a full moon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are closely aligned. There are three main types of lunar eclipses: total, partial, and penumbral.

• During a total lunar ecli...

Did you know that the Moon sometimes turns deep red in the night sky? This happens during a lunar eclipse. Let's see what a lunar eclipse is.

When the Earth is perfectly aligned between the Sun and the full Moon, the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. This phenomenon is called a lunar eclipse.

Earth’s shadow has two parts: the u...