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?

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

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

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> 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.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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