NASA | Understanding Lunar Eclipses

NASA | Understanding Lunar Eclipses

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video explains lunar eclipses, which occur when the moon passes through Earth's shadow. Despite the moon's monthly orbit, eclipses don't happen twice a month due to the moon's tilted orbit. Eclipses occur when the moon's orbit aligns with Earth's shadow, causing the moon to appear red due to sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere. The video also describes the experience of watching a lunar eclipse.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the Earth's atmosphere affect the appearance of the moon during a lunar eclipse?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What would you see if you watched the eclipse from the surface of the moon?

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