Lunar Eclipse Astronomy

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What causes a lunar eclipse to occur?

The Earth moving into the Sun's shadow

The Moon moving into the Earth's shadow (correct)

The Earth moving into the Moon's shadow

The Moon moving into the Sun's shadow

When does a lunar eclipse usually happen?

Approximately every week

Approximately every year

Approximately every decade

Approximately every six months (correct)

What alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned with Earth between the other two (correct)

Sun, Venus, and Moon aligned with Venus between the other two

Sun, Jupiter, and Moon aligned with Jupiter between the other two

Sun, Mars, and Moon aligned with Mars between the other two

Why does a totally eclipsed Moon take on a reddish color?

Due to the Earth completely blocking direct sunlight from reaching the Moon's surface Signup and view all the answers

How does the duration of a total lunar eclipse compare to that of a total solar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse can last up to nearly two hours, while a total solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes at any given place Signup and view all the answers

During a lunar eclipse, the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.

True Signup and view all the answers

A lunar eclipse can happen during either a full moon or a new moon phase.

False Signup and view all the answers

The reddish color of a totally eclipsed Moon is caused by the reflection of sunlight from the lunar surface.

False Signup and view all the answers

A total lunar eclipse can last up to nearly two hours, longer than a total solar eclipse.

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Solar eclipses can be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth, unlike lunar eclipses.

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What causes a lunar eclipse to occur?

When does a lunar eclipse usually happen?

What alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Why does a totally eclipsed Moon take on a reddish color?

How does the duration of a total lunar eclipse compare to that of a total solar eclipse?

During a lunar eclipse, the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.

A lunar eclipse can happen during either a full moon or a new moon phase.

The reddish color of a totally eclipsed Moon is caused by the reflection of sunlight from the lunar surface.

A total lunar eclipse can last up to nearly two hours, longer than a total solar eclipse.

Solar eclipses can be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth, unlike lunar eclipses.

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