The term eclipse is derived from the ancient Greek noun “ékleipsis“, “I cease to exist.”
A lunar eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs whenever the Moon passes through some portion of the Earth’s shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle.
Hence, there is always a “full moon” the night of a lunar eclipse.
“Lunar Eclipse”
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North Americans will have their next opportunity to see a total lunar eclipse on 2010 Dec 21.
Oh, Yes! I love this one, Lisa! It’s “out of this world.”