The April 15, 2014 Total Lunar Eclipse by Astronomer Michelle Thaller

Dr. Michelle Thaller from NASA discusses the upcoming total lunar eclipse, explaining how it occurs and why the moon appears red. She provides guidance on viewing the eclipse without special equipment and discusses its impact on NASA's lunar spacecraft. The video also highlights discoveries from lunar orbiters, such as the presence of water ice and the coldest temperatures recorded in the solar system. Viewers are directed to NASA's website for more information and resources.

What causes the moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?

• The sun's position changes, casting a red shadow.

• The moon emits red light naturally.

• The moon's surface reflects red light from Mars.

• Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, allowing red light to pass through.

What equipment is necessary to view a lunar eclipse?

• A camera with a zoom lens

• No special equipment is needed

• Eclipse glasses

• A telescope

How does a lunar eclipse affect NASA's spacecraft around the moon?

• It causes the spacecraft to lose communication with Earth.

• The spacecraft's instruments malfunction due to temperature changes.

• The spacecraft's solar batteries run down due to lack of sunlight.

• The spacecraft is unaffected by the eclipse.

What surprising discovery has been made about the moon's surface?

• It has active volcanoes.

• The surface is covered in lush vegetation.

• There is more frozen water ice than expected.

• It is completely dry with no water.

Where can you find more information about the lunar eclipse and NASA's moon missions?

• Local library

• Social media platforms

• Television news channels

• NASA's official website