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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In a Saros Series, precisely 9 years and 5.5 days after a lunar eclipse occurs, a solar eclipse will happen, and vice versa.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
Unlike a lunar eclipse, which is associated with getting back on the right track, a solar eclipse signifies new beginnings.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Despite the involvement of the moon, a solar eclipse is not to be confused with a lunar eclipse.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024
And, despite their disposable design, the glasses can easily be saved for the next big solar or lunar eclipse.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
What time is the lunar eclipse in Arizona? Skywatchers will be able to see the penumbral lunar eclipse reaching its maximum phase at 12:12 a.m.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
In a total lunar eclipse, the moon moves into the inner part of the Earth's shadow.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Solar eclipses also rarely occur, while lunar eclipses are comparatively more frequent.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During a lunar eclipse, like the one that appeared over much of the Western hemisphere in late March, all three align with Earth sandwiched in between.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
Unlike a lunar eclipse, which is associated with getting back on the right track, a solar eclipse signifies new beginnings.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Despite the involvement of the moon, a solar eclipse is not to be confused with a lunar eclipse.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2024
And, despite their disposable design, the glasses can easily be saved for the next big solar or lunar eclipse.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
What time is the lunar eclipse in Arizona? Skywatchers will be able to see the penumbral lunar eclipse reaching its maximum phase at 12:12 a.m.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
In a total lunar eclipse, the moon moves into the inner part of the Earth's shadow.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Solar eclipses also rarely occur, while lunar eclipses are comparatively more frequent.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During a lunar eclipse, like the one that appeared over much of the Western hemisphere in late March, all three align with Earth sandwiched in between.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Lunar eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunar%20eclipse. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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