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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The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
During a lunar eclipse, the moon's light is blocked by the Earth, and during solar eclipse the Sun's light is blocked by the moon.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Last month’s full moon, which coincided with a partial lunar eclipse, was known as the Harvest Moon.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
But this year's full Harvest Moon, which also just so happened to be an exceptionally large and bright supermoon, another phenomenon occurred: a partial lunar eclipse.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
During a lunar eclipse, the moon's light is blocked by the Earth, and during solar eclipse the Sun's light is blocked by the moon.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Last month’s full moon, which coincided with a partial lunar eclipse, was known as the Harvest Moon.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
But this year's full Harvest Moon, which also just so happened to be an exceptionally large and bright supermoon, another phenomenon occurred: a partial lunar eclipse.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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