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Moon in Earth’s Shadow
Age 12 · Astronomy
When the Moon is full, the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up with Earth in the middle. The Moon moves into Earth’s shadow and glows red.
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In the picture
- The Sun: the bright source of light
- Earth: the planet casting the shadow
- Earth’s shadow: the dark cone that the Moon enters
- The Moon: the body glowing coppery red inside the shadow
- The orange-red ring around Earth: sunlight bent through Earth’s air
Examples
- A red sunset, where sunlight bends through the air
- A flashlight blocked by a ball, making a dark shadow
Key takeaways
- A lunar eclipse happens only when the Moon is full and Earth blocks sunlight from reaching it
- The red colour comes from sunlight bent and filtered through Earth’s atmosphere
Quiz: Moon in Earth’s Shadow (Age 12)
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When can a lunar eclipse happen?
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Why does the Moon glow red during a lunar eclipse?
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What does the Moon move into during a lunar eclipse?
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