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Can everybody see a lunar eclipse?
Anyone on the correct side of the Earth can see a lunar eclipse as long as they are where the sky is clear, they don't fall asleep, they are not blind, they look in the right direction, and there are no mountains, trees, buildings or other stuff blocking the view.If you can watch the eclipse, it will always be night at the time you watch it. This is because the Sun will always be precisely opposite to the Moon during a lunar eclipse - otherwise there would be no eclipse. And because the Moon has to be above the horizon to be watched, the Sun will have to be below the horizon.In other words: If it is night where you are at the time of a lunar eclipse, you will be able to see it (given the reservations above). And if it is day where you are during a lunar eclipse, you won't be able to see it (this is not because the Sun is too bright, but because the Moon is below the horizon).
Why is it dangerous to look directly at the moon during a solar eclipse but not during lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse the earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the moon. So while you are watching the eclipse there is no danger of accidentally looking directly at the sun. During a solar eclipse the moon passes between the earth and the sun so the moon partially blocks out light from the sun. Thus to watch a solar eclipse requires looking directly at the sun which is very dangerous for the naked eye. So to avoid the risk of serious damage to the eye, you should only observe a solar eclipse using an indirect method.
What occurs when the sun moon and earth are in a direct line?
When the Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon it is called a lunar eclipse. The Earth keeps sunlight from reaching the Moon. The Sun light is kept from the Moon by the Earth, so a shadow is cast on the moon. There are three kinds of lunar eclipses, penumbral, partial, and total.Penumbral lunar eclipse - In a penumbral lunar eclipse, no part of the moon is fully covered by Earth's shadow, the shadow just dims part of the Moon.Partial lunar eclipse - In this eclipse, only part of the moon passes through Earth's shadow.Total lunar eclipse - The entire moon passes through Earth's shadow. The moon becomes a red/orange color. This is known as the "blood moon". A "blood moon" occurs because the Earth's atmosphere filters in red sunlight and filters out blue light. This causes us to see a red moon.When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun it is called a solar eclipse. The Moon is smaller than the Earth so the shadow only covers a part of the Earth's surface. There are four types of solar eclipses, total, partial, annular and hybrid.Total solar eclipse - In a total solar eclipse, the moon covers the entire sun. It can be very damaging to the eye if you watch the total eclipse without eye protection. This type of eclipse can only be seen from a very small area on earth about 160 kms (100 miles) wide and 16000 kms (10000 miles) long.Partial solar eclipse - A partial solar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon covers the SunAnnular solar eclipse - This eclipse happens when the moon is smaller in comparison to the sun. The Moon covers the centre of the Sun and a bright ring of sunlight can be seen.Hybrid solar eclipse - A hybrid solar eclipse is when an annular eclipse turns into a total eclipse.
Can you explain what happens during a lunar eclipse?
There is never a time when Earth is not 'casting a shadow'. The photons leaving the Sun that strike Earth are absorbed and scattered and do not continue into Space on the 'far' side of Earth, this absence of light causes Earth's shadow. Lunar eclipses happen when the moon passes into, through and out of this shadowed area of Space.
Why do more people see total lunar eclipse than solar eclipse?
It is hard to explain, but in a total lunar eclipse, the earth's shadow covers up the entire lit face of the moon, making it dark. These eclipses can last more than an hour. A large percentage of people on the night side of earth during a lunar eclipse will get to see some part of the eclipse.With a solar eclipse, the moon's full shadow only covers a narrow band of earth's surface because the moon is much smaller than the earth. The 'path of totality' follows a certain course during the eclipse, at any location the eclipse will remain total only for a few minutes at most, and the path only covers a relatively small total area of the earth's surface.
Will you get blind if you look at a lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses are safe to watch, as moon light is reflected light and a lot weaker than the direct light from the sun.
When watching a lunar eclipse say you live in Illinois so what time would you watch it?
1:24 Eastern Standard Time
Unlike solar eclipses why are lunar eclipses safe to watch?
During a solar eclipse, one looks towards the Sun, and without proper protection eye damage can be caused. During a lunar eclipse, one looks at the Moon, which is significantly less bright than the Sun.
Why are solar eclipses an interest?
They rarely ever happen, and it is cool to watch. (They happen on the average 2.3 times every year, same as lunar eclipses, but they're still cool to watch.) The thing that makes them seem rarer is that a little over half the planet sees every lunar eclipse. To see a solar eclipse, though, you have to be in a very specific region, so for any given spot you're likely to see a lot more lunar eclipses than solar ones.
What do you call an astronaut's watch?
A Lunar Tick
Can everybody see a lunar eclipse?
Anyone on the correct side of the Earth can see a lunar eclipse as long as they are where the sky is clear, they don't fall asleep, they are not blind, they look in the right direction, and there are no mountains, trees, buildings or other stuff blocking the view.If you can watch the eclipse, it will always be night at the time you watch it. This is because the Sun will always be precisely opposite to the Moon during a lunar eclipse - otherwise there would be no eclipse. And because the Moon has to be above the horizon to be watched, the Sun will have to be below the horizon.In other words: If it is night where you are at the time of a lunar eclipse, you will be able to see it (given the reservations above). And if it is day where you are during a lunar eclipse, you won't be able to see it (this is not because the Sun is too bright, but because the Moon is below the horizon).
Can people see a total solar eclipse or a total lunar eclipse?
Yes, both. In the case of solar eclipses, care must be taken, not to look directly at the Sun - and especially not through a telescope! If you have a telescope, you can project the Sun's image onto a piece of paper, and watch it there.
Why is it dangerous to look directly at the moon during a solar eclipse but not during lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse the earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the moon. So while you are watching the eclipse there is no danger of accidentally looking directly at the sun. During a solar eclipse the moon passes between the earth and the sun so the moon partially blocks out light from the sun. Thus to watch a solar eclipse requires looking directly at the sun which is very dangerous for the naked eye. So to avoid the risk of serious damage to the eye, you should only observe a solar eclipse using an indirect method.
What occurs when one celestial body passes through through the shadow of another celestial body?
a lunar eclipseThat's called a lunar eclipse.It goes through most of the same phases as a solar eclipse, but it's easier to watch by eye. Even better with binoculars, telescope, or a camera with zoom.
What occurs when the sun moon and earth are in a direct line?
When the Earth is in between the Sun and the Moon it is called a lunar eclipse. The Earth keeps sunlight from reaching the Moon. The Sun light is kept from the Moon by the Earth, so a shadow is cast on the moon. There are three kinds of lunar eclipses, penumbral, partial, and total.Penumbral lunar eclipse - In a penumbral lunar eclipse, no part of the moon is fully covered by Earth's shadow, the shadow just dims part of the Moon.Partial lunar eclipse - In this eclipse, only part of the moon passes through Earth's shadow.Total lunar eclipse - The entire moon passes through Earth's shadow. The moon becomes a red/orange color. This is known as the "blood moon". A "blood moon" occurs because the Earth's atmosphere filters in red sunlight and filters out blue light. This causes us to see a red moon.When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun it is called a solar eclipse. The Moon is smaller than the Earth so the shadow only covers a part of the Earth's surface. There are four types of solar eclipses, total, partial, annular and hybrid.Total solar eclipse - In a total solar eclipse, the moon covers the entire sun. It can be very damaging to the eye if you watch the total eclipse without eye protection. This type of eclipse can only be seen from a very small area on earth about 160 kms (100 miles) wide and 16000 kms (10000 miles) long.Partial solar eclipse - A partial solar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon covers the SunAnnular solar eclipse - This eclipse happens when the moon is smaller in comparison to the sun. The Moon covers the centre of the Sun and a bright ring of sunlight can be seen.Hybrid solar eclipse - A hybrid solar eclipse is when an annular eclipse turns into a total eclipse.
How is a lunar eclipse different from a solar eclipse in terms of their occurrence and visibility from Earth?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. This can be seen from anywhere on the nighttime side of Earth. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light. Solar eclipses are only visible from specific locations on Earth where the Moon's shadow falls.
How can you observe a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?
For both, you must be outside, and your sky must be clear. For a lunar eclipse, it must be night-time, it must be the time of the Full Moon, and there must be a lunar eclipse in progress. Then you simply stand there, look at the moon, and watch its appearance go through its many changes over a period of several hours. If you have moderately advanced photographic equipment, then you'll be able to capture some pictures of what's going on. For a solar eclipse, it must be daytime, it must be the time of the New Moon, and there must be a solar eclipse in progress. Then you must arrange some means of projecting the image of the sun and observing that, because it is very dangerous to just stand there and look at the sun. If you have moderately advanced photographic equipment, then you'll be able to capture some pictures of what's going on.
