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Lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes
between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
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This can cause the Moon to appear dimmer or even red in colour.
This happens when the Earth’s atmosphere
scatters blue light and bends red light towards the moon.
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BSL Sign Languages
of lunar eclipse
(BSL Version)
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BSL Explanation
of eclipses
(BSL Version – Glossary of Astronomy)
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Glossary of Astronomy – lunar eclipse
- lunar eclipse happens when the Moon is exactly on the opposite side of the Earth to the Sun.
- the Moon then passes through the Earth’s shadow.
- Earth’s atmosphere and reach the Moon, giving it an orange/reddish colour.
- lunar eclipses last for few hours.
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