lunar eclipse
Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. This topic is part of Astronomy within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
lunar eclipse trivia questions
A lunar eclipse occurs when what moves between the Sun and Moon?
Answer: Earth
Bonus fact: Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
A lunar eclipse can occur only during what moon phase?
Answer: Full moon
Bonus fact: The Moon must be opposite the Sun.
Why can the Moon look red during a total lunar eclipse?
Answer: Earth's atmosphere bends red light into the shadow
Bonus fact: Shorter blue wavelengths are scattered more strongly.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through whose shadow?
Answer: Earth's
Bonus fact: Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon directly during a lunar eclipse.
Which planet’s shadow falls on the Moon during a lunar eclipse?
Answer: Earth
Bonus fact: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow.