Dr Kelly Neff; The Lucid Planet
Here are five facts about the Total Lunar Eclipse taking place on Sunday September 27th/ Monday Sept 28th, (Scroll down to #5 to learn about what this one means for your relationships!)
- Lunar Eclipses Happen When the Moon is Full… This One Will Be Visible In Many Parts of the World
Just as solar eclipses always happen at the new moon, lunar eclipses always happen at the full moon. During a lunar eclipse, the moon passes directly behind the Earth into its shadow (called the umbra). This can only happen during a full moon because the Earth, Sun and Moon must be aligned exactly (also known as in syzygy, the coolest word ever!)
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