Rare Lunar Eclipse

The Total Lunar Eclipse which was happened last December 10, 2011 was truly amazing. It was my first time to see the total lunar eclipse and I was truly star-struck with its incredible red colour.

Lunar Eclipse can occur only when the Earth, sun and the full moon are aligned so that the moon crosses through Earth’s shadow.

In Total Lunar Eclipse, the moon goes deep reddish instead of going completely dark.

Partial Lunar Eclipse turns the moon into dark grey.

“As the entire moon passes through the Earth’s shadow cast by the sun in space, sunlight scattering off our planet’s dusty atmosphere and subsequently reflecting off the surface of the moon will make it appear to change colour,” Samra said.

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