lunar eclipse
noun
: an eclipse in which the full moon passes partially or wholly through the umbra of the earth's shadow
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The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
Here's why During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through only part of the Earth's shadow, or umbra, entering into an imperfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Don’t be surprised by your life taking an entirely new direction around the time of the full-moon lunar eclipse in fellow water sign Pisces on the 17th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Instead, plan a stay around their special stargazing events; past programming has included photography sessions of Saturn at opposition and lunar eclipse viewing.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
Here's why During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through only part of the Earth's shadow, or umbra, entering into an imperfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Don’t be surprised by your life taking an entirely new direction around the time of the full-moon lunar eclipse in fellow water sign Pisces on the 17th.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Instead, plan a stay around their special stargazing events; past programming has included photography sessions of Saturn at opposition and lunar eclipse viewing.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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