What Is A Lunar Eclipse?
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 23:40
in Astronomy & Space
Just before totality on a total lunar eclipse. Credit: Flickr/John Johnson, CC BY-NC-SABy Tanya Hill, Museum VictoriaAt least twice a year, Earth comes between the sun and the moon. The result is a lunar eclipse, where we see the splendid sight of Earth’s shadow falling across the moon. read more
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