LUNAR ECLIPSE

WHAT IS A LUNAR ECLIPSE?

• A lunar eclipse is where the moon passes behind the earths shadow
• To have a lunar eclipse it has to be a new moon
• All three sun, moon and earth have to be all lined up

HOW LONG DOES A LUNAR ECLIPSE LAST?

• A Lunar Eclipse can last up to three or more hours!
• Only because the moon and earth move slowly past each other

WHEN CAN I SEE A LUNAR ECLIPSE?

• A lunar eclipse can be seen over a whole hemisphere
• When there is a full moon ( but not every time )
• It is also seen as the same time as everyone in sight of a full moon

ARE ALL LUNAR ECLIPSES THE SAME?

• No, though they all have the same course of a lunar eclipse
• Each eclipse will have its own characteristics
• For example they may have a slight difference in colour
• And the surfaces may seem different

FUN FACTS

• Lunar Eclipses can occur up to 3 times a year
• The maximum time a lunar eclipse can occur is 3 times
• A Lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon
• Lunar eclipses are visible over a whole hemisphere

LUNAR ECLIPSE CHARACTERISTICS

• Some Lunar Eclipse may have a slight difference in colour.
• From the naked eye the moon may look like it has a different surface or texture
• Lunar Eclipse colours may differ from purple to orange to red.

QUIZ TIME

• What colour is a lunar eclipse?
• Approximately how long does two lunar eclipse last together?
• What type of moon does there have to be to have a lunar eclipse?
• What three things all have to be lined up to have a lunar eclipse?
• Are all lunar eclipse the same?

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