Eclipse Lunar

This video tutorial explains lunar eclipses, which occur when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, causing it to darken. The video describes the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon during an eclipse and details the different types of lunar eclipses: penumbral, partial, and total. It also discusses the gradual color change of the moon during an eclipse and how it can be observed from anywhere on the night side of Earth. The tutorial concludes with a thought experiment about the moon's perspective during a lunar eclipse.

What celestial alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

• Moon, Sun, Earth in a row

• Earth, Moon, Sun in a row

• Sun, Earth, Moon in a row

• Sun, Moon, Earth in a row

Which part of the Earth's shadow causes a penumbral eclipse?

• None of the above

• Antumbra

• Penumbra

• Umbra

During which type of lunar eclipse does the moon appear as if a bite has been taken out of it?

• Penumbral eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Partial eclipse

What color does the moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?

• Greenish-blue

• Dark purple or apricot

• Yellow

• Bright white

Where can a lunar eclipse be observed from?

• Only from the northern hemisphere

• Only from the equator

• Anywhere on the night side of the Earth

• Only from the poles