21. Why not a solar eclipse every month then? Sun Ecliptic Moon Moon’s Orbit Earth 5 o Moon's orbit is tilted about 5 o with respect to the Earth's orbit (ecliptic), so the shadows usually miss!
22. But, the Moon passes through the ecliptic twice a month. *IF* at new moon - SOLAR ECLIPSE probability.
24. Partial Solar Eclipse During a total solar eclipse, depending on your location during the event, you might only see part of the Sun’s face blocked because of your observing vantage point.
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26. A Lunar Eclipse Moon A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth lies between the Sun and Moon, so that Earth's shadow darkens the Moon. Sun Earth Moon’s Path
27. This image shows a complete transition during a lunar eclipse. Notice that the phase of the moon is “full.”
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29. The moon becomes a blood red color during a total lunar eclipse. No wonder that ancient cultures feared the appearance of the moon during a lunar eclipse.
31. Totality Totality A: Because the sky on Earth is blue. The Earth’s atmosphere’s air molecules filter out red & orange frequencies by scattering them into Earth’s night side. This “ rest light” illuminates the Moon (weakly).
32. The Blood Moon The moon often does not totally disappear during a total lunar eclipse. Instead it can be seen as a very dark red color because of the refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. Earth’s Atmosphere Sunlight Moon Earth
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34. Lunar Eclipse Types Total Penumbral Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Penumbral Eclipse
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