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Lunar Eclipses for Beginners
FromMeet Star Gazers
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8 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Hailey Osborn is an educator at the Lowell Observatory. In this episode, we discuss the fundamentals of lunar eclipses. Time Stamps :01:33 : What is a lunar eclipse ? What happens during a lunar eclipse ?02:16 : What are the types of lunar eclipses ?02:54 : How often does a lunar eclipse happen ?03:28 : What is the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse ?04:05 : Why is a lunar eclipse longer than a solar eclipse ?04:22 : Why doesn't a lunar eclipse occur every month ?04:41 : Why does the Moon appear red during a lunar eclipse ?05:13 : What is the difference between the umbra and the penumbra of a lunar eclipse ?05:33 : From where is a lunar eclipse visible ? Useful Links and Resources :Lowell Observatory on YoutubeLunar Phases and Eclipses - NASA Science - Solar System ExplorationLunar Eclipse Page - NASAWhy not an eclipse at every full and new moon ?Lunar eclipses: What are they & when is the next one ?Lunar Eclipse Facts for KidsMr. Eclipse by Fred Espenak If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.
Released:
May 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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