Characteristics of Lunar Eclipse
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- In a lunar eclipse, the Moon often passes through two regions of Earth's shadow: an outer penumbra, where direct sunlight is dimmed, and an inner umbra, where indirect and much dimmer sunlight refracted by Earth's atmosphere shines on the Moon, leaving a reddish color.
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The lunar eclipse, on the other hand, occurs when the Earth gets in the way of the sun’s light hitting the moon. This can happen only when the Earth, the Sun and the Moon are closely aligned, with our planet between the two.
The lunar eclipse, on the other hand, occurs when the Earth gets in the way of the sun’s light hitting the moon. This can happen only when the Earth, the Sun and the Moon are closely aligned, with our planet between the two.A lunar eclipse is a special event as it does not happen every month, but you can watch the lunar eclipse with bare eyes safely.
There are three types — total, partial and penumbral — with the most dramatic being a total lunar eclipse, in which Earth's shadow completely covers the moon.
Is lunar eclipse harmful?
Is lunar eclipse harmful?Though a lunar eclipse is not considered as harmful as a solar eclipse, wearing protective eye-wear while looking at the moon during this time is advised. It can protect you from harmful rays that may damage your eye impact your eyesight.
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