Total lunar eclipse 2022 Some facts

Next weekend, the moon will travel through the earth's shadow resulting lunar eclipse on May 16th.

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A total lunar eclipse is called when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth.

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The penumbral eclipse hides the majority of the sun's light.

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Some rays still reach the moon, causing a minor darkening effect that is often overlooked.

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The umbral eclipse occurs when the earth's shadow passes across the lunar surface at its darkest point.

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The moon appears coppery red during a total eclipse.

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This is because the earth's atmosphere bends part of the sun's light towards it.

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The entire event will be viewed throughout Central and Southern America, as well as the eastern areas of North America.

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From Australia, the eclipse will not be visible.

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