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Lunar Eclipse

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  • Why does the moon can be different colors during a total eclipse?
    Because it depends on the Earth's atmosphere color at the moment.
  • How long does a total eclipse take to be completed?
    It takes from half an hour to several hours.
  • When does a partial eclipse happen?
    It happens when the moon is between the umbra and the penumbra.
  • How many types of lunar eclipses are there?
    There are three.
  • When does an eclipse happen?
    It happens when the Earth, the moon and the sun are perfectly aligned.
  • When does a toal eclipse happen?
    It happens when the moon is in the umbra.
  • What is the penumbra?
    It is the lighter part of the Earth's shadow.
  • Can you see an eclipse with the naked eye? Which type?
    Yes, you can. Only the partial and the total eclipse can be seen with the naked eye.
  • When does a penumbral eclipse happen?
    When the moon is in the penumbra.
  • Name the three types of lunar eclipses.
    Penumbral eclipse, partial eclipse and total eclipse.
  • How many times a year does an eclipse happen?
    There are at least two eclipses a year.
  • A lunar eclipse can happen during the last Quarter Moon. True or false?
    False. It can't.
  • What color is the moon during a total eclipse?
    It can be brown, gray, dark orange or red.
  • What is the umbra?
    Is the darkest part of Earth's shadow.
  • What can help you see an eclipse?
    Binoculares or telescopes.