What is a Total Eclipse?

By Matthew Williams September 27, 2016
What is a Total Eclipse?

Definition:

Total Solar Eclipse:

Total Lunar Eclipse:

A total eclipse of the Moon is a different story. In this situation, the entire Moon passes into the Earth's shadow, darkening it fully. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the shadow of the Earth doesn't fully cover the Moon, so only part of the Moon is darkened.

Other Types of Eclipses:

  • NASA - Eclipse

  • Wikipedia - Eclipse

  • ESA - What is an Eclipse?

  • Time and Date - What are Solar Eclipses?

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