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20) Did you know that there are also lunar eclipses?


Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, creating a cone of shadow that darkens the Moon. They only occur during a full moon. When completely eclipsed, the Moon takes on a characteristic reddish color due to the scattering of light refracted by the Earth's atmosphere.

Unlike solar eclipses, which can only be seen from a relatively small part of the Earth and last only a few minutes, a lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth where it is nighttime and lasts for several hours.