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It lasts as long as a solar eclipse, but is seen around the globe simultaneously. In a solar eclipse, the Moon's shadow is visible at different times as it moves across the face of the Earth. The Earth, being larger, casts a shadow larger than the Moon.
But as the Moon is constantly moving around the Earth, it can only stay in Earth's shadow until it has moved about one planetary diameter, then it is no longer in the shadow. The distance is about 12,750 kilometers at a speed of about 1.022 km/sec -- this equals about 3.46 hours in partial or complete shadow. The eclipsed Moon turns dark red, rather than black, because the Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight around the planet, mostly in the red frequencies.
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When does the sun illuminate half of the moon?
Exactly half of the moon is always illuminated by the sun,except only for the rare few hours during a lunar eclipse.
What esclipes can only happen during a full moon?
A lunar eclipse (eclipse of the moon) can occur only at the time of the Full Moon. A solar eclipse (eclipse of the sun) can occur only at the time of New Moon.
Why an lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is between the sun and moon?
A lunar eclipse occurs whenever the Moon passes through some portion of the Earth's shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle. Hence, there is always a full moon the night of a lunar eclipse. The type and length of an eclipse depend upon the Moon's location relative to its orbital nodes. The next total lunar eclipse occurs on December 21, 2010.
A total eclipse of the sun occurs only during a new moon?
That's a true statement, if you're referring to a 'full phase' of the moon.
What kind of eclipse will occur if the moon is in the outer portion of the shadow?
During a full moon lunar eclipses can occur.
Can a lunar eclipse last over 3 hours?
A lunar eclipse can last for almost four hours. Only if you count the penumbral time as well as the time of totality together though.
When was your last Lunar Eclipse?
in the UK our last lunar eclipse was only 2 days ago (15th June 2011)
Why when the sun is out it is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse does not occur when the sun is out. A lunar eclipse can only be seen at night.
What phase does a lunar eclips happen?
A lunar eclipse can only happen during the few hours before and after a Full Moon.
How is the moon when there is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse can happen only when the Moon is full.
Lunar eclipse result when?
Lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon.
What is the only lunar phasae in which a lunar eclipse can occur?
A lunar eclipse can only occur at Full Moon.Technically, the central moment of the eclipse must be the precise moment of Full Moon.
What is the only lunar phase in which a lunar eclipse?
Full.
What type of moon occur in a lunar eclipse?
The lunar eclipse can only happen when the moon is full.
Are lunar phases related to lunar eclipses?
Lunar phases are tightly related to both kinds of eclipse: -- A lunar eclipse can occur only at the time of Full Moon. -- A solar eclipse can occur only at the time of New Moon.
What are the three different types of lunar eclipse?
I only read 2 diffrent types of lunar eclipses which is the Partial Lunar Eclipse and the Total Lunar Eclipse.solar and lunar
How is a total lunar eclipse different from other lunar eclipse?
A full lunar eclipse covers the whole sun while others only partially cover the sun
