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Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. During this type of eclipse the Moon appears to be a reddish color. This type of eclipse can only occur during a full moon. During ancient times, an eclipse was scary because people used the Moon and Sun to tell time and seasons. When the Moon’s appearance made a drastic change, people really did not know what to expect.
Interesting Lunar Eclipse Facts: |
Some lunar eclipse can last up to 3 hour and 45 minutes. |
Usually eclipses alternate from solar to lunar. |
Three times a year is the maximum time a lunar eclipse usually occurs. |
There are typically more solar eclipses than lunar eclipses per year. |
There are three types of lunar eclipse: partial, full, and prenumbral. |
During a partial lunar eclipse only a portion of the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. |
A full lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly in front of a full moon. |
When the Moon passes through the prenumbral shadow of the Earth, a prenumbral lunar eclipse has occurred. |
The appearance or darkness of the Moon varies during a total lunar eclipse due to the variation in the composition of Earth’s atmosphere. |
The Danjon Scale is a scale used to describe the darkness of a total lunar eclipse. |
The Danjon Scale has 5 points that range from 0 (Moon appears almost invisible) to 4 (very bright yellowish orange). |
It is not dangerous to look directly at the Moon during a lunar eclipse because the Moon is not giving off its own light. |
In ancient times, a total lunar eclipse or disappearance of the Moon meant that the gods were angry with the people. |
The word eclipse comes from the Greek word meaning downfall. |
More people on Earth can view a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse. |
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