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Detailed explanation-1: -The adjective lunar is used to describe something that is related to the moon. If you like astronomy, you probably enjoy lunar eclipses, when the Earth casts its shadow on the moon. Lunar comes from the Latin word luna, meaning moon. The Roman goddess of the moon is called Luna (Selene in Greek mythology).

Detailed explanation-2: -The amount of Moon we see changes over the month-lunar phases-because the Moon orbits Earth and Earth orbits the Sun. Everything is moving. During a lunar eclipse, Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on the Moon. Earth’s shadow covers all or part of the lunar surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why were they so concerned to predict lunar eclipses that have no practical importance to farmers? The miners clambered into their rescue capsule like astronauts boarding the lunar module. There have been some particularly notable lunar eclipses in the past. More items