total lunar eclipse
Earth-shadowed full moon
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting its full shadow across the lunar surface.
The Moon doesn't disappear but typically turns a deep red or copper color as sunlight bends through Earth's atmosphere.
We stayed up to watch the total lunar eclipse.
- celestial eventObservable happening in space
- blood moonRed-hued total eclipse
- umbraComplete shadow region
- orbital planeSurface containing orbital path
- eclipticSun's apparent annual path
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