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What is a lunar eclipse?

What is a lunar eclipse? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Earth casts a shadow over the Moon.
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For those who are newer to the whole eclipse business, a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the earth's shadow.
Apparently there is often a crash in prices within a few days of a lunar eclipse and within six weeks of a solar eclipse.
South Africans will see a partial lunar eclipse but will miss a solar eclipse.
Indeed a partial lunar eclipse could be seen from New England, early in the morning on May 18, although only at moonset.
Tonight there was a total lunar eclipse, and the moon was rather dark, with deep red at the margins as it rose from the eastern horizon.
For an astrophile, a lunar eclipse is always fascinating and mysterious at the same time.

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