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an eclipse that happens when light from the sun is blocked by the moon, and the moon’s shadow falls on Earth
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an eclipse that happens when the moon passes through Earth’s shadow
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when the moon puts a shadow on the Earth
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when a planet puts a shadow on another planet
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Detailed explanation-1: -A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.
Detailed explanation-2: -A lunar eclipse can only occur during a Full Moon and when the Moon passes through all or a portion of Earth’s shadow. The outer portion of the shadow cast from Earth is known as the penumbral shadow, which is an area where Earth obstructs only a part of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon.
Detailed explanation-3: -During an eclipse the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. Earth creates two shadows: the outer, pale shadow called the penumbra, and the dark, inner shadow called the umbra. The eclipse is noticeable once the Moon enters the umbra. A lunar eclipse is much easier to observe than a solar eclipse.
Detailed explanation-4: -A LUNAR ECLIPSE occurs at full moon when the moon moves through Earth’s shadow. Because the moon shines only by reflected sunlight, it gradually darkens as it enters the shadow. Earth’s shadow consists of two parts. The umbra is the region of total shadow.