LUNAR ECLIPSES
Total Lunar:
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Explanation
- The total lunar eclipse happens when the Moon is caught in the Earth's umbra. The Moon also may appear red during an eclipse. This is due to the blue light released from the Earth's atmosphere traveling and conforming to a red color, illuminating that surface.
Partial Lunar:
- Explanation
- The partial lunar eclipse happens when the Moon is caught partially in the Earth's umbra and in the penumbra.