Posts

Showing posts from January, 2020

Translate

FACTS OF LUNAR ECLIPSE AND MOON

Image
🌝FACTS OF LUNAR ECLIPSE AND MOON🌚 Lunar Eclipse is an astronomical occurrence.  Basically, a Solar Eclipse is connected to Sun and a Lunar Eclipse is connected to Moon. A Lunar Eclipse happens when Sun, Earth and Moon come in a straight line and earth’s shadow covers the Moon. It is a natural phenomenon that happens only on Full Moon Day  (Purnima in Hindi). At this time, the Sun and Moon remain in the opposite direction of the earth. Generally, 3 to 4 Lunar Eclipses happen in a calendar year.  The Lunar Eclipse lasts longer than Solar Eclipse.  Full Eclipse is a natural phenomenon that happens when all three celestial objects (Sun, Earth & Moon) come in a straight line. This state of all three celestial bodies is known as Syzygy . The Lunar Eclipses can be viewed from anywhere on the earth. LUNAR ECLIPSES ARE OF THREE TYPES: PENUMBRAL: It occurs when the earth's outer shadow covers the Moon. It is harder to see this Eclipse, as there is little