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Understanding Lunar Eclipses

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Understanding Lunar Eclipses

What can cause the full Moon to quickly darken, then glow red? A lunar eclipse: a striking display of orbital mechanics that occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. To learn more, watch the video below.

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Understanding Lunar Eclipses. Credit: NASA / GSFC.

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