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.

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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.

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