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When a lunar eclipse occurs the only light that is available to shine off the moon is the light coming from around the edges of the world - the horizons.
In effect, the moon is lit by all the sunrises and sunsets of the entire world - thus its red color during a lunar eclipse.
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What are the kinds of eclipses?
On earth there are 2 eclipses, Lunar and Solar eclipses
How many total lunar eclipses were there in 2008?
There was 2 lunar eclipses in 2008.
Are there are about 2 lunar eclipses a year?
there are at least two lunar eclipses in a year
How many lunar eclipses are there yearly?
none to 3 lunar eclipses a year
Are there full and partial lunar eclipses?
yes there are full and partial lunar eclipses
Which type of eclipse is more common: solar or lunar eclipses?
Solar eclipses are more common than lunar eclipses.
Why do most people think that lunar eclipses occur more often then a solar eclipses?
Most people may think lunar eclipses occur more often because lunar eclipses are visible from a larger geographic area on Earth compared to solar eclipses. Lunar eclipses also last longer and are easier to observe with the naked eye, making them seem more common. However, in reality, both lunar and solar eclipses occur at about the same frequency.
What are the eclipses of the sun and moon called?
Solar and lunar eclipses
Is there about 2 lunar eclipses a year?
From 2008 to 2015, lunar eclipses average about 1 every 5 months.
How are solar eclipses alike from lunar eclipses?
All eclipses are shadows. A solar eclipse is the Moon's shadow on the Earth. A lunar eclipse is the Earth's shadow on the Moon.
Why have a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is caused by the moon passing behind the earth in relation to the sun. Lunar eclipses are more common than solar eclipses.
What certain alignments of Earth the Moon and the Sun cause?
It can cause lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses.
