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The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, allowing only red wavelengths to reach the Moon.
The Moon is reflecting light from other stars that are not visible during the eclipse.
The Earth's shadow blocks all light from reaching the Moon, causing it to turn dark.
The Moon's surface is made of materials that change color during an eclipse.
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When sunlight goes through the Earth's thin air, short blue light is scattered away. Other options are incorrect because Students think stars light the Moon; The Earth's shadow does not block all sunlight.
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Lunar Eclipse Phases
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Lunar Eclipse Phases involve the Earth casting its umbral and penumbral shadows on the Moon. As the Moon enters the Earth's penumbra, it gradually darkens, sometimes turning red due to atmospheric scattering. This phenomenon allows observers to study the relative sizes of the Earth and Moon based on the shape of the Earth's shadow on the Moon, as demonstrated by ancient Greek astronomers.
Topic Definition
Lunar Eclipse Phases involve the Earth casting its umbral and penumbral shadows on the Moon. As the Moon enters the Earth's penumbra, it gradually darkens, sometimes turning red due to atmospheric scattering. This phenomenon allows observers to study the relative sizes of the Earth and Moon based on the shape of the Earth's shadow on the Moon, as demonstrated by ancient Greek astronomers.
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