NASA | Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

The video explains the rare astronomical event of a supermoon lunar eclipse, which occurred on September 27, 2015. A supermoon happens when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth, appearing larger. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into Earth's shadow, giving it a red tint. The combination of these events is rare, having occurred only five times since 1900. The last occurrence was in 1982, and the next will be in 2033. Viewers are encouraged to mark their calendars for future occurrences.

What is a supermoon?

• A full moon that appears larger due to its proximity to Earth.

• A lunar eclipse that occurs during a full moon.

• A new moon that is closest to Earth.

• A solar eclipse that happens at night.

What happens during a lunar eclipse?

• The moon passes in front of the sun.

• The moon moves into Earth's shadow and appears red.

• The Earth moves into the moon's shadow.

• The moon disappears completely from the sky.

How often does a supermoon lunar eclipse occur?

• Every month

• Every decade

• Only a few times in a century

• Every year

When was the last supermoon lunar eclipse before 2015?

• 1975

• 2005

• 1999

• 1982

When is the next supermoon lunar eclipse after 2015?

• 2020

• 2025

• 2040

• 2033