Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-3-2022
Abstract
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon. Normally, you would see a full Moon but Earth's shadow is capable of covering the Moon entirely, making it much dimmer. A total lunar eclipse looks red due to sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere.
This event is visible to anyone who can see the Moon, which could be anywhere on the nighttime side of Earth. Next month on May 15, it will be visible through most of North America if it isn't cloudy.
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Recommended Citation
Johnson, Erik, "Start making plans for the next total eclipses" (2022). Natural Science Faculty. 12.
https://spark.parkland.edu/natsci_fac/12
Comments
This article was published in the Inside Out column of the News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana, IL) and is available to read in The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana, IL) through the NewsBank database: Start making plans for the next total eclipses.