May 2, 2022 · What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.

Oct 8, 2014 · A lunar eclipse photographed on Oct. 8, 2014. Credit: NASA. During a lunar eclipse, Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight falling on the Moon. During some stages of a lunar eclipse, the Moon can appear reddish.

May 2, 2022 · What is a lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it will turn a reddish hue.

On November 8, 2022, the Moon passed fully into Earth's shadow and produced a total lunar eclipse. Totality took place between 5:17 a.m. and 6:42 a.m. EST (10:17 and 11:42 UTC), with the partial and penumbral phases of the eclipse continuing until 8:50 a.m. EST (13:50 UTC).

May 10, 2022 · Description: Go outside with NASA and watch the total lunar eclipse! Join NASA experts to learn about this incredible natural phenomenon, look through telescope views across the world and hear about plans to return humans to the lunar surface with the Artemis program.

Between four and seven times a year, Earth, Moon and Sun line up just right to create the cosmic-scale shadow show known as an eclipse.

Between four and seven times a year, Earth, Moon and Sun line up just right to create the cosmic-scale shadow show known as an eclipse. Eclipses Several theories vie for dominance but most agree on one thing — Earth's Moon was born from destruction.

Oct 4, 2017 · In the early hours of April 15, 2014, our pale moon will turn blood orange red. This spectacle will mark the first of four consecutive total lunar eclipses, a series known as a tetrad.

Dec 2, 2022 · Between four and seven times a year, Earth, Moon and Sun line up just right to create the cosmic-scale shadow show known as an eclipse. Eclipses Several theories vie for dominance but most agree on one thing — Earth's Moon was born from destruction.

Oct 18, 2022 · The Moon moves right to left, passing through the penumbra and umbra, leaving in its wake an eclipse diagram with the times at various stages of the eclipse. For more on the November 8, 2022 lunar eclipse, check this feature.