Lunar eclipse - Wikipedia
WEBA lunar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. [1] Such an alignment occurs during an eclipse season, approximately every six months, during the full moon phase, when the Moon's orbital plane is closest to the plane of the Earth's orbit.
What You Need to Know about the Lunar Eclipse
WEBMay 2, 2022 · What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.
What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur? | Space
WEB2 days ago · Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.
How Lunar Eclipses Work - HowStuffWorks
WEBJul 28, 2023 · A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes within Earth's shadow. Learn what causes a lunar eclipse and the different types of lunar eclipse.
Lunar Phases and Eclipses - NASA Science
WEBDuring a lunar eclipse, Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on the Moon. There are two kinds of lunar eclipses: A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon and Sun are on opposite sides of Earth. A partial lunar eclipse happens when only part of Earth's shadow covers the Moon.
Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses - NASA Space Place
WEBApr 8, 2024 · During a lunar eclipse, Earth gets in the way of the Sun’s light hitting the Moon. That means that during the night, a full moon fades away as Earth’s shadow covers it up. The Moon can also look reddish because Earth’s atmosphere absorbs the other colors while it bends some sunlight toward the Moon.
What Is a Lunar Eclipse? - Science Notes and Projects
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Here is a look at how lunar eclipses work, how often they happen, and why a total lunar eclipse is called a blood moon. A lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes into Earth’s shadow. Lunar eclipses only happen when the moon is full.
Understanding Lunar Eclipses - NASA Science
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · It's not often that we get a chance to see our planet's shadow, but a lunar eclipse gives us a fleeting glimpse. During these rare events, the full Moon rapidly darkens and then glows red as it enters the Earth's shadow.
What Is a Lunar Eclipse? – Moon: NASA Science
WEBOct 8, 2014 · During a lunar eclipse, Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on the Moon. During some stages of a lunar eclipse, the Moon can appear reddish. This is because the only remaining sunlight reaching the Moon at that point is from around the edges of the Earth, as seen from the Moon's surface.
NASA SVS | Understanding Lunar Eclipses - NASA Scientific …
WEBApr 8, 2014 · A lunar eclipse: a striking display of orbital mechanics that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. To learn more, watch the video below. It's not often that we get a chance to see our planet's shadow, but a lunar eclipse gives us a fleeting glimpse, as the Earth's shadow is projected onto the …