lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow
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Here's why During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through only part of the Earth's shadow, or umbra, entering into an imperfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.
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—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised by your life taking an entirely new direction around the time of the full-moon lunar eclipse in fellow water sign Pisces on the 17th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Collier’s most spectacular photos show nature in action — lightning over mountain peaks, a lunar eclipse, a rainbow and meteors streaking across the sky.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.
at JohnWritesStuff.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised by your life taking an entirely new direction around the time of the full-moon lunar eclipse in fellow water sign Pisces on the 17th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Collier’s most spectacular photos show nature in action — lightning over mountain peaks, a lunar eclipse, a rainbow and meteors streaking across the sky.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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